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PDF Reader Pro alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best PDF Reader Pro alternative for most people is UPDF (3.0 GPA), second in our ranking of PDF editors. The best free one is PDF Expert (2.4 GPA).
PDF Reader Pro compared with 6 alternatives: PDF Expert, PDFelement, Foxit PDF Editor, UPDF, Xodo and 1 more.
PDF Reader Pro has a free plan. Paid plans start at $59.99 per year (Standard), or $99.99 one-time. 2 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDF Reader ProThis tool | Free plan · from $59.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| PDF Expert | Free plan · from $79.99/yr | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| PDFelement | Free trial · from $11.99 | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Foxit PDF Editor | Free trial · from $129.99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| UPDF | Free trial · from $49.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Xodo | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| SwifDoo PDF | Free trial · from $2.88/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
PDF Reader Pro starts at $5 a month when paid by the year and scores 3.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
PDFelement, UPDF and SwifDoo PDF start 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 PDF Reader Pro
PDF Expert
PDF reader and editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad from Readdle
- PDF Expert starts at $79.99 per year.
- PDF Expert lists no web app and Windows and Android apps, which PDF Reader Pro has.
- PDF Expert also covers forms.
- PDF Expert does not cover documents, which PDF Reader Pro does.
Suits: Mac, iPad and iPhone users who want one subscription across all three
PDFelement
Wondershare's PDF editor, by subscription or a one-time license
- PDFelement starts at $11.99 per quarter for one platform.
- PDFelement has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike PDF Reader Pro.
- PDFelement also covers forms.
- PDFelement does not cover documents, which PDF Reader Pro does.
Suits: Windows or Mac users who want to pay once for a PDF editor
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 PDF Reader Pro.
- Foxit PDF Editor also covers forms.
Suits: Offices replacing Adobe Acrobat on Windows and Mac machines
UPDF
PDF editor with AI chat, one license across desktop and mobile
- UPDF starts at $49.99 per year (US App Store).
- UPDF has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike PDF Reader Pro.
- UPDF lists no web app, which PDF Reader Pro has.
- UPDF also covers forms.
- UPDF does not cover documents, which PDF Reader Pro does.
Suits: People who work on PDFs across a computer, a phone and a tablet
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).
- Xodo also lists a Linux app.
- Xodo does not cover documents, which PDF Reader Pro does.
Suits: Linux users who need a full desktop PDF editor
SwifDoo PDF
PDF editor for Windows, Mac and mobile with term or lifetime licenses
- SwifDoo PDF starts at $2.88 per month, billed every 2 years (Windows).
- SwifDoo PDF has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike PDF Reader Pro.
- SwifDoo PDF lists no web app, which PDF Reader Pro has.
Suits: Windows users who want a PDF editor with a lifetime option
Limits worth knowing in PDF Reader Pro
- The one-time Permanent license covers only 1 device, on Mac or Windows; the yearly plans cover 4 devices across all five platforms.
- The AI assistant runs only on Windows and Mac, and 500 AI points come with the first purchase only.
- OCR and eSign are one-time trials on the free version; the yearly plans differ in eSign trials (1 on Standard, 3 on Advanced).
- The store showed a Black Friday sale through Nov 30, 2026; prices here are the regular ones.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to PDF Reader Pro?
The alternatives to PDF Reader Pro in this directory are PDF Expert, PDFelement, Foxit PDF Editor, UPDF, Xodo and SwifDoo PDF. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with PDF Reader Pro.
Is there a free alternative to PDF Reader Pro?
Yes. PDF Expert and Xodo have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which PDF Reader Pro alternatives work on Linux?
The PDF Reader Pro listing does not include a Linux app. Xodo lists 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.