Alternatives · PDF Editors
Nutrient alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Nutrient alternative is Foxit PDF Editor (2.8 GPA). The best free one is Adobe Acrobat (2.6 GPA).
Nutrient compared with 6 alternatives: Apryse, Foxit PDF Editor, Xodo PDF Studio, Adobe Acrobat, callas pdfToolbox and 1 more.
Nutrient has a free plan. Paid plans start at $67 per month, billed yearly (Processor API Starter, 1,000 credits). 1 of the 6 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| NutrientThis tool | Free plan · from $67/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Apryse | Free trial · from $1,500 | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Foxit PDF Editor | Free trial · from $129.99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Xodo PDF Studio | Free trial · from $9.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Adobe Acrobat | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| callas pdfToolbox | Free trial | Trial only | macOS, Windows |
| Enfocus PitStop | Free trial · from $36/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows |
Price against what you get
Nutrient starts at $67 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Foxit PDF Editor, Xodo PDF Studio and Adobe Acrobat.
Enfocus PitStop starts lower without scoring higher.
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 Nutrient
Apryse
Document SDKs for viewing, editing, signing and converting PDFs
- Apryse starts at $1,500 for entry-level packages; custom quote.
- Apryse has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Nutrient.
- Apryse also covers forms.
- Apryse does not cover workflow automation, which Nutrient does.
Suits: Software companies embedding document features in their product
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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Nutrient.
- Foxit PDF Editor also lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Foxit PDF Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Foxit PDF Editor also covers documents and forms.
Suits: Offices replacing Adobe Acrobat on Windows and Mac machines
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).
- Xodo PDF Studio has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Nutrient.
- Xodo PDF Studio also lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Xodo PDF Studio lists no web app and iOS and Android apps, which Nutrient has.
- Xodo PDF Studio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Linux users who need a full desktop PDF editor
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 also lists Windows and macOS apps and a browser extension.
- Adobe Acrobat also covers documents and forms.
- Adobe Acrobat does not cover workflow automation, which Nutrient does.
Suits: Offices that exchange PDFs with clients who also use Acrobat
callas pdfToolbox
PDF preflight and correction for print production, desktop to server
- callas pdfToolbox has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Nutrient.
- callas pdfToolbox also lists macOS and Windows apps.
- callas pdfToolbox lists no web app and iOS and Android apps, which Nutrient has.
- callas pdfToolbox also covers reports.
Suits: Prepress teams automating print-ready checks
Enfocus PitStop
Acrobat plugin for preflighting and editing print-ready PDFs
- Enfocus PitStop starts at $36 per month, billed yearly ($50 billed monthly).
- Enfocus PitStop has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Nutrient.
- Enfocus PitStop also lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Enfocus PitStop lists no web app and iOS and Android apps, which Nutrient has.
- Enfocus PitStop also covers reports.
Suits: Print shops preparing client PDFs for press
Limits worth knowing in Nutrient
- Aimed at software teams; it is not a consumer PDF editor you install and use directly.
- SDK prices are not published; a quote comes from the sales team after scoping.
- The Processor API free plan watermarks its output, and plans above 10,000 credits a month are custom.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Nutrient?
The alternatives to Nutrient in this directory are Apryse, Foxit PDF Editor, Xodo PDF Studio, Adobe Acrobat, callas pdfToolbox and Enfocus PitStop. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Nutrient.
Is there a free alternative to Nutrient?
Yes. Adobe Acrobat has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Nutrient alternatives work on Windows?
The Nutrient listing does not include a Windows app. Foxit PDF Editor, Xodo PDF Studio, Adobe Acrobat, callas pdfToolbox and Enfocus PitStop list one.
Which Nutrient alternatives work on macOS?
The Nutrient listing does not include a macOS app. Foxit PDF Editor, Xodo PDF Studio, Adobe Acrobat, callas pdfToolbox and Enfocus PitStop list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.