--- description: Learn more about Adobe Acrobat Reader price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in South Africa. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Adobe Acrobat Reader Price, Reviews & Features - Capterra South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [PDF Software](/directory/31122/pdf/software) > [Adobe Acrobat Reader](/software/170833/acrobat-reader-dc) # Adobe Acrobat Reader Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/software/170833/acrobat-reader-dc Page: 1 / 423\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/170833/acrobat-reader-dc?page=2) > Adobe Acrobat Reader is a cloud-based PDF viewer that enables users to read, print, search, and annotate PDF documents. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 10535 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses 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. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 10535 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Adobe - **Founded**: 1982 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$1,95 - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Acrobat Reader DC is available for free. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Annotations - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Convert to PDF - Delete Pages - Digital Signature - Document Management - Document Review - Electronic Signature - Encryption - Forms Management - Optical Character Recognition - Rearrange Pages - Text Editing - Watermarking ## Integrations (6 total) - Box - Dropbox Business - Google Drive - Microsoft SharePoint - Microsoft Word - OneDrive ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [PDF Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31122/pdf/software) ## Related Categories - [PDF Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31122/pdf/software) - [PDF Editor Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/32779/pdf-editor/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It has many basic functionalities that work well such as digital signatures, cloud syncing (Adobe and Dropbox). To make the best use of the software as a power user, scholar or student: one needs to be subscribed to the paid version for using document format converter features. > > **Cons**: Mobile view bookmarks is not that easy to use for the quickest of navigation through a document that has sections, sub sections and more child sub sections. The cloud feature on mobile can slow a user down in events when internet connection is not stable and therefore become very unresponsive for users next steps. > > I have realized that I can have all my PDF documents including books in reach using one Adobe account across all my devices, therefore be able to use it further for note editing and bookmarking documents synchronously. ----- ### "Ever head of PDF" — 5.0/5 > **Emmanuel M** | *12 February 2019* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Everything, PDF editing has never been this easy > > **Cons**: The price. A software like this must be free to use. ----- ### "Adobe is the most powerful PDF Reader i have used." — 5.0/5 > **Pershanthen** | *19 April 2019* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Adobe Acrobat reader is so easy to use and i like the fact that we can fill in PDF Forms and add digital signatures to our documents even with the free version. > > **Cons**: To be honest, i cant really find any cons to using this software. Other than the premium plan being expensive. ----- ### "Adobe Gets it Done\!" — 5.0/5 > **Jacquelyn** | *24 April 2026* | Insurance | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about Adobe Acrobat Reader is how reliable and easy it is for everyday PDF use. It opens files quickly, keeps formatting consistent, and handles everything from simple reading to filling out forms and adding signatures without hassle. The interface is clean enough that I don’t have to hunt for basic tools, but it still offers more advanced features when I need them. I also appreciate how well it integrates across devices, so I can pick up where I left off. Overall, it strikes a good balance between simplicity and functionality, making it a dependable go-to for working with PDFs. > > **Cons**: What I like least is that editing PDFs can feel restrictive, with limited control over font, color, and the precise placement of new text boxes relative to existing content. > > Overall, my experience with Adobe Acrobat Reader has been very positive, especially for working with PDFs in a smooth and reliable way. It makes viewing and navigating documents effortless, while also supporting easy editing and creation of PDFs without disrupting formatting. Converting and importing other document types into polished PDFs is seamless, which helps maintain a professional look across files. I also find it particularly effective for sharing documents for signatures, with straightforward tools that make sending, tracking, and completing e-signatures simple and efficient. Even when making edits like adding text or annotations, the tools feel intuitive and integrate well with existing content, helping documents stay clean and well-structured. Overall, it’s a dependable, user-friendly platform for managing PDFs from creation through final distribution. ----- Page: 1 / 423\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/170833/acrobat-reader-dc?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/170833/acrobat-reader-dc) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data