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# Compare CleverPDF vs Adobe Acrobat Reader

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> Detailed comparison between CleverPDF and Adobe Acrobat Reader. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | CleverPDF | Adobe Acrobat Reader |
| **Overall rating** | 4.1/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 8 | 10525 |
| **Starting Price** | US$19,99 | US$1,95 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Not Offered | Not Offered |

## Best for

### CleverPDF

Businesses and individuals who need to deal with PDF documents. CleverPDF offers online service, desktop software and customization service to help users get the PDF job done and increase productivity

### Adobe Acrobat Reader

Cloud-based is a PDF solution that enables businesses of all sizes to view, sign, comment, edit, export, and share documents with annotations and online storage.

## Key features

### CleverPDF

- Compression
- Convert to PDF
- Data Import/Export
- Document Management
- Encryption
- PDF Conversion
- SSL Security
- Watermarking

### Adobe Acrobat Reader

- Annotations
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Communication Management
- Compression
- Convert to PDF
- Customizable Forms
- Data Import/Export
- Delete Pages
- Document Management
- Document Storage
- Encryption
- File Transfer
- Mobile Access
- Optical Character Recognition
- PDF Conversion
- PDF Reader
- Rearrange Pages
- Watermarking

## Links

- [View CleverPDF Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/163612/cleverpdf)
- [View Adobe Acrobat Reader Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/170833/acrobat-reader-dc)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/163612/170833/cleverpdf/vs/acrobat-reader-dc)

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