Adobe Acrobat Pro is the most well-known PDF editor on the market. With a subscription price starting at around $19.99 per month (annual plan for individuals, as of May 2026), it may not fit every budget. If you're looking for a more affordable or even free alternative, Clip PDF covers many of the most important PDF functions.
Price Overview
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Annual plan, individual
Clip PDF Pro
Or free with ads
* Adobe price per adobe.com, as of May 2026. Prices may vary by region.
Clip PDF is also completely free to use – with ads. All features are available in the free version. For an ad-free experience, the Pro subscription is €2.99/month.
Feature Comparison
The following table shows which features both solutions offer. Please note that features may change with updates at any time.
| Feature | Adobe Acrobat Pro | Clip PDF |
|---|---|---|
| PDF Viewer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Edit PDF (text & images) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Merge PDFs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Split PDFs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Convert PDF (Word, JPG) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Compress PDF | ✓ | ✓ |
| PDF Password Protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Document Scanner | ✓ (Adobe Scan app) | ✓ (built-in) |
| OCR Text Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI Summary | ✓ | ✓ |
| Local Processing | Cloud-based | On-device |
| Free Version | 7-day trial | Yes (with ads) |
| Platforms | Desktop, Web, Mobile | iOS, Android |
What Clip PDF Offers
Local Data Processing
Clip PDF processes all documents on the device itself. Your PDFs are not uploaded to external servers. Adobe Acrobat uses the Adobe Document Cloud for many of its functions.
All Features in One App
Adobe offers different apps for different tasks (Acrobat, Adobe Scan, Adobe Fill & Sign). Clip PDF combines viewer, editor, scanner, converter and more tools in a single application.
Free to Use
Clip PDF can be used with all features for free. The free version includes ads. The Pro subscription at €2.99/month removes the ads.
Who is Clip PDF For?
Clip PDF is aimed at users who regularly edit, merge, scan or protect PDFs on their smartphone – and prefer a free or affordable solution. Those who need advanced desktop features like extensive form creation or enterprise capabilities may be better served by Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Try it free now
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