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ABBYY FineReader PDF alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded ABBYY FineReader PDF alternative is Foxit PDF Editor (2.8 GPA). The best free one is Adobe Acrobat (2.6 GPA).
ABBYY FineReader PDF compared with 6 alternatives: Adobe Acrobat, Tungsten Power PDF, Foxit PDF Editor, Nitro PDF Pro, Able2Extract and 1 more.
ABBYY FineReader PDF is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $69 per year (Mac); $99 per year for Windows Standard ($16 billed monthly). 1 of the 6 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBYY FineReader PDFThis tool | Free trial · from $69/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Adobe Acrobat | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Tungsten Power PDF | Free trial | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Foxit PDF Editor | Free trial · from $129.99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Nitro PDF Pro | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Able2Extract | Free trial · from $49.95 | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Master PDF Editor | Free trial · from $79.95 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux |
Price against what you get
ABBYY FineReader PDF starts at $5.75 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Adobe Acrobat and Foxit PDF Editor score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from ABBYY FineReader PDF
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe's PDF editor for desktop, web and mobile, with an AI tier
- Adobe Acrobat starts at $14.99 per month on an annual plan, billed monthly.
- Adobe Acrobat has a free plan, which ABBYY FineReader PDF lacks.
- Adobe Acrobat also lists a web app, an Android app and a browser extension.
- Adobe Acrobat also covers documents and forms.
- Adobe Acrobat does not cover workflow automation, which ABBYY FineReader PDF does.
Suits: Offices that exchange PDFs with clients who also use Acrobat
Tungsten Power PDF
PDF editor with an Office-style ribbon, formerly Kofax Power PDF
- Tungsten Power PDF starts at SGD 159 per license, one-time (shown in Singapore dollars).
- Tungsten Power PDF also lists a web app and an Android app.
- Tungsten Power PDF can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Tungsten Power PDF does not cover workflow automation, which ABBYY FineReader PDF does.
Suits: Windows users who want a one-time license with a familiar Office look
Foxit PDF Editor
PDF editor for Windows, Mac and web, yearly or as a one-time license
- Foxit PDF Editor starts at $129.99 per user / year.
- Foxit PDF Editor also lists a web app and an Android app.
- Foxit PDF Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Foxit PDF Editor also covers documents and forms.
- Foxit PDF Editor does not cover workflow automation, which ABBYY FineReader PDF does.
Suits: Offices replacing Adobe Acrobat on Windows and Mac machines
Nitro PDF Pro
Desktop PDF editor for Windows and Mac with AI tools, billed yearly
- Nitro PDF Pro starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually.
- Nitro PDF Pro also lists a web app.
- Nitro PDF Pro also covers documents.
- Nitro PDF Pro does not cover workflow automation, which ABBYY FineReader PDF does.
Suits: Windows offices that want an Office-style PDF editor
Able2Extract
Desktop PDF converter and editor, sold as a lifetime license
- Able2Extract starts at $49.95 for a 30-day license, or $199.95 one-time.
- Able2Extract also lists a Linux app.
- Able2Extract lists no iOS app, which ABBYY FineReader PDF has.
- Able2Extract can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Able2Extract also covers documents.
Suits: Accountants and analysts who pull tables from PDFs into Excel
Master PDF Editor
Desktop PDF editor sold as a perpetual license
- Master PDF Editor starts at $79.95 per license, one-time (volume prices from $59.95).
- Master PDF Editor also lists a Linux app.
- Master PDF Editor lists no iOS app, which ABBYY FineReader PDF has.
- Master PDF Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Master PDF Editor does not cover workflow automation, which ABBYY FineReader PDF does.
Suits: Buyers who want to pay once instead of subscribing
Limits worth knowing in ABBYY FineReader PDF
- It is a subscription; there is no one-time purchase on the pricing page.
- Document comparison and Hot Folder are only in Corporate, not Standard.
- The Mac edition has fewer PDF editing features than Windows and no monthly plan.
- Volume licenses (per seat, concurrent, remote, site) are arranged through sales.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ABBYY FineReader PDF?
The alternatives to ABBYY FineReader PDF in this directory are Adobe Acrobat, Tungsten Power PDF, Foxit PDF Editor, Nitro PDF Pro, Able2Extract and Master PDF Editor. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ABBYY FineReader PDF.
Is there a free alternative to ABBYY FineReader PDF?
Yes. Adobe Acrobat has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which ABBYY FineReader PDF alternatives work on Linux?
The ABBYY FineReader PDF listing does not include a Linux app. Able2Extract and Master PDF Editor list one.
Which ABBYY FineReader PDF alternatives work on Android?
The ABBYY FineReader PDF listing does not include an Android app. Adobe Acrobat, Tungsten Power PDF and Foxit PDF Editor list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.