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# Compare Microsoft Lens vs PDNob PDF Editor

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> Detailed comparison between Microsoft Lens and PDNob PDF Editor. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Microsoft Lens | PDNob PDF Editor |
| **Overall rating** | 4.5/5 | 5.0/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 274 | 9 |
| **Starting Price** | - | US$7.99 |
| **Free Trial** | - | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Phone Support | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base |
| **Training** | Documentation | Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Microsoft Lens

Optical character recognition tool that enables businesses of all sizes to convert whiteboard data, documents, and pictures into PDF files that integrates with OneNote and OneDrive.

### PDNob PDF Editor

Professionals and Businesses&#10;Educational Institutions and Students&#10;Freelancers and Creators&#10;Administrative and HR Departments&#10;Tech-Savvy Individuals&#10;Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

## Key features

### Microsoft Lens

- Convert to PDF
- Data Capture and Transfer
- Data Import/Export
- Document Conversion
- Document Imaging
- Document Storage
- File Sharing
- Full Text Search
- Multiple Output Formats
- PDF Conversion
- Search/Filter
- Text Editing
- Text Extraction

### PDNob PDF Editor

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Batch Processing
- Commenting/Notes
- Convert to PDF
- Data Import/Export
- Document Conversion
- Document Editing
- Document Management
- Document Storage
- File Sharing
- Full Text Search
- Image Editing
- Multiple Output Formats
- PDF Conversion
- Search/Filter
- Text Editing
- Text Extraction
- Watermarking

## Links

- [View Microsoft Lens Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/193405/microsoft-office-lens)
- [View PDNob PDF Editor Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1073153/PDNobPDFEditor)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/193405/1073153/microsoft-office-lens/vs/PDNobPDFEditor)

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