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PDF Expert alternatives with a Windows app

The PDF Expert listing does not include a Windows app. 26 of the 28 other PDF editors in this directory list a Windows app.

PDF Expert has a free plan. Paid plans start at $79.99 per year. 15 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to PDF Expert

  1. UPDF

    PDF editor with AI chat, one license across desktop and mobile

    • UPDF starts at $49.99 per year (US App Store). PDF Expert starts at $79.99 per year.
    • PDF Expert has a free plan. UPDF does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only UPDF lists Windows and Android apps.
    • UPDF can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    UPDF vs PDF ExpertUPDF pricing and details

  2. PDFelement

    Wondershare's PDF editor, by subscription or a one-time license

    • PDFelement starts at $11.99 per quarter for one platform. PDF Expert starts at $79.99 per year.
    • PDF Expert has a free plan. PDFelement does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only PDFelement lists a web app.
    • Only PDFelement lists Windows and Android apps.
    PDFelement vs PDF ExpertPDFelement pricing and details

  3. 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. PDF Expert starts at $79.99 per year.
    • Only Adobe Acrobat lists a web app.
    • Only Adobe Acrobat lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Adobe Acrobat lists a browser extension.
    Adobe Acrobat vs PDF ExpertAdobe Acrobat pricing and details

  4. PDFgear

    Free PDF editor for desktop, mobile and web with an AI copilot

    • PDFgear is free. PDF Expert starts at $79.99 per year.
    • Only PDFgear lists a web app.
    • Only PDFgear lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only PDFgear lists a browser extension.
    PDFgear vs PDF ExpertPDFgear pricing and details

  5. 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. PDF Expert starts at $79.99 per year.
    • PDF Expert has a free plan. Foxit PDF Editor does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Foxit PDF Editor lists a web app.
    • Only Foxit PDF Editor lists Windows and Android apps.
    Foxit PDF Editor vs PDF ExpertFoxit PDF Editor pricing and details

  6. PDF Reader Pro

    PDF viewer and editor for Mac, Windows, mobile and web

    • PDF Reader Pro starts at $59.99 per year (Standard), or $99.99 one-time. PDF Expert starts at $79.99 per year.
    • Only PDF Reader Pro lists a web app.
    • Only PDF Reader Pro lists Windows and Android apps.
    • PDF Reader Pro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    PDF Reader Pro vs PDF ExpertPDF Reader Pro pricing and details

  7. Soda PDF

    Windows PDF editor with an online version, sold by subscription

    • Only Soda PDF lists a web app.
    • Only Soda PDF lists a Windows app.
    • Only PDF Expert lists macOS and iOS apps.
    Soda PDF pricing and details

  8. 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. PDF Expert starts at $79.99 per year.
    • PDF Expert has a free plan. Nitro PDF Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Nitro PDF Pro lists a web app.
    • Only Nitro PDF Pro lists a Windows app.
    Nitro PDF Pro pricing and details

  9. Smallpdf

    30-plus PDF tools in the browser, with Windows and mobile apps

    • Only Smallpdf lists a web app.
    • Only Smallpdf lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Smallpdf lists a browser extension.
    • Only PDF Expert lists a macOS app.
    Smallpdf pricing and details

  10. iLovePDF

    Online PDF tools with desktop and mobile apps, free for light use

    • iLovePDF starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($9 billed monthly). PDF Expert starts at $79.99 per year.
    • Only iLovePDF lists a web app.
    • Only iLovePDF lists Windows and Android apps.
    • iLovePDF also covers workflow automation.
    iLovePDF pricing and details

  11. 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. PDF Expert starts at $79.99 per year.
    • Only Sejda lists a web app.
    • Only Sejda lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only PDF Expert lists an iOS app.
    Sejda pricing and details

  12. 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). PDF Expert starts at $79.99 per year.
    • Only Xodo lists a web app.
    • Only Xodo lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Xodo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Xodo pricing and details

14 more that list a Windows app

All 26 in one table

Common questions

Which PDF Expert alternatives have a Windows app?

UPDF, PDFelement, Adobe Acrobat, PDFgear, Foxit PDF Editor, PDF Reader Pro, Soda PDF, Nitro PDF Pro and 18 more list a Windows app.

Does PDF Expert have a Windows app?

The PDF Expert listing does not include a Windows app. It lists macOS and iOS.

Which of these PDF editors are free?

Adobe Acrobat, PDFgear, PDF Reader Pro, Soda PDF, Smallpdf, iLovePDF, Sejda, Xodo and 7 more 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 PDF Expert: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.