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Adobe Acrobat Reader vs Adobe Acrobat Pro DC

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Adobe Acrobat Reader

6.5
Productivity

View, print, and comment on PDF documents

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC

8.0
Media & Design

View, create, manipulate, print and manage files in Portable Document Format

Metric Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
Category Productivity Media & Design
AI Score 6.5 8.0
30-day Installs 5.6K 235
90-day Installs 16.7K 697
365-day Installs 63.5K 2.8K
Version 26.001.21529 26.001.21529
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 11
GitHub Forks 1
Open Issues -
License
Language
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago
First Seen May 13, 2017 May 13, 2017

Reviews

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Adobe Acrobat Reader is a widely-used application for viewing, printing, and commenting on PDF documents. It offers robust PDF handling capabilities and frequent updates, making it a standard tool for many users despite security concerns and sign-in requirements.

Enables users to view, print, and comment on PDF documents.

Pros

  • + Comprehensive PDF viewing, printing, and commenting features.
  • + Wide compatibility with various PDF files.
  • + Auto-updates ensure the latest security patches and functionality.

Cons

  • - Historical security vulnerabilities have raised concerns.
  • - Post-update sign-in requirement can be intrusive.

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC is a professional-grade PDF management tool that allows users to create, edit, and manage PDF documents with advanced features. It is ideal for professionals and teams requiring reliable PDF handling capabilities.

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC enables users to view, create, edit, manipulate, print, and manage PDF files effectively.

Pros

  • + Professional-grade PDF handling with advanced features
  • + Cross-platform compatibility, supporting various operating systems
  • + Regular auto-updates ensure the latest features and security patches

Cons

  • - High cost, which may be prohibitive for individual users
  • - Steep learning curve for new users