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Adobe Acrobat alternatives with a Linux app

The Adobe Acrobat listing does not include a Linux app. 7 of the 28 other PDF editors in this directory list a Linux app.

Adobe Acrobat has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.99 per month on an annual plan, billed monthly. 4 of them are free or have a free plan.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Adobe Acrobat

  1. 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. Adobe Acrobat starts at $14.99 per month on an annual plan, billed monthly.
    • Adobe Acrobat has a free plan. Able2Extract does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Able2Extract lists a Linux app.
    • Only Adobe Acrobat lists a web app.
    Able2Extract vs Adobe AcrobatAble2Extract pricing and details

  2. Sejda

    Web and desktop PDF tools, free within daily limits or by the week

    • Sejda starts at $5 per user for 7 days, paid once, with no renewal. Adobe Acrobat starts at $14.99 per month on an annual plan, billed monthly.
    • Only Sejda lists a Linux app.
    • Only Adobe Acrobat lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Adobe Acrobat lists a browser extension.
    Sejda pricing and details

  3. Xodo

    PDF tools on web, desktop and mobile, sold separately or as a suite

    • Xodo starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($10.99 billed monthly). Adobe Acrobat starts at $14.99 per month on an annual plan, billed monthly.
    • Only Xodo lists a Linux app.
    • Only Adobe Acrobat lists a browser extension.
    • Xodo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Xodo pricing and details

  4. Stirling PDF

    Open-source PDF editor you can run on your own machine or server

    • Stirling PDF starts at $99 per month for 100 users (Team). Adobe Acrobat starts at $14.99 per month on an annual plan, billed monthly.
    • Only Stirling PDF lists a Linux app.
    • Only Adobe Acrobat lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Adobe Acrobat lists a browser extension.
    Stirling PDF pricing and details

  5. Xodo PDF Studio

    Offline PDF editor for Windows, Mac and Linux, formerly Qoppa

    • Xodo PDF Studio starts at $9.99 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly). Adobe Acrobat starts at $14.99 per month on an annual plan, billed monthly.
    • Adobe Acrobat has a free plan. Xodo PDF Studio does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Xodo PDF Studio lists a Linux app.
    • Only Adobe Acrobat lists a web app.
    Xodo PDF Studio pricing and details

  6. PDFsam

    Split and merge PDFs offline, with paid Visual and Enhanced editions

    • PDFsam starts at $34.90 per user / year (PDFsam Visual); PDFsam Basic is free. Adobe Acrobat starts at $14.99 per month on an annual plan, billed monthly.
    • Only PDFsam lists a Linux app.
    • Only Adobe Acrobat lists a web app.
    • Only Adobe Acrobat lists iOS and Android apps.
    PDFsam pricing and details

  7. 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). Adobe Acrobat starts at $14.99 per month on an annual plan, billed monthly.
    • Adobe Acrobat has a free plan. Master PDF Editor does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Master PDF Editor lists a Linux app.
    • Only Adobe Acrobat lists a web app.
    Master PDF Editor pricing and details

Common questions

Which Adobe Acrobat alternatives have a Linux app?

Able2Extract, Sejda, Xodo, Stirling PDF, Xodo PDF Studio, PDFsam and Master PDF Editor list a Linux app.

Does Adobe Acrobat have a Linux app?

The Adobe Acrobat listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android and Browser extension.

Which of these PDF editors are free?

Sejda, Xodo, Stirling PDF and PDFsam are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Adobe Acrobat: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.