--- description: Discover the benefits and disadvantages of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Learn the software price, see the description, and read the most helpful reviews for UK business users. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Adobe Acrobat Reader Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra UK 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [PDF Software](/directory/31122/pdf/software) > [Adobe Acrobat Reader](/software/170833/acrobat-reader-dc) # Adobe Acrobat Reader Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/170833/acrobat-reader-dc Page: 1 / 423\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/170833/acrobat-reader-dc?page=2) > Adobe Acrobat Reader is a cloud-based PDF viewer that enables users to read, print, search, and annotate PDF documents. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 10537 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Adobe Acrobat Reader? Cloud-based is a PDF solution that enables businesses of all sizes to view, sign, comment, edit, export, and share documents with annotations and online storage. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 10537 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Adobe - **Founded**: 1982 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$1.95 - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Acrobat Reader DC is available for free. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Annotations - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Convert to PDF - Delete Pages - Digital Signature - Document Management - Document Review - Electronic Signature - Encryption - Forms Management - Optical Character Recognition - Rearrange Pages - Text Editing - Watermarking ## Integrations (6 total) - Box - Dropbox Business - Google Drive - Microsoft SharePoint - Microsoft Word - OneDrive ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [PDF Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31122/pdf/software) ## Related Categories - [PDF Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31122/pdf/software) - [PDF Editor Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/32779/pdf-editor/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1012240/adobe-acrobat-dc) — 4.7/5 (4217 reviews) 2. [iLovePDF](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/173963/ilovepdf) — 4.7/5 (1765 reviews) 3. [Foxit PDF Reader](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/175376/connectedpdf) — 4.5/5 (945 reviews) 4. [Smallpdf](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/172606/smallpdf) — 4.7/5 (981 reviews) 5. [Publuu](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/214310/publuu) — 4.9/5 (757 reviews) ## Reviews ### "The Only PDF Reader" — 4.0/5 > **Maria** | *11 June 2026* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I recently found the Organise Pages tool on Acbrobat, and it is an absolute game changer. I now have full control and can easily see what the finished file will look like. > > **Cons**: I think the UI can be complicated when looking for certain tools, such as making all pages the same size as each other. It is hidden away in a settings panel, when the UI of other Adobe softwares are easy to use. I also don't like how exclusive they've made PDFs, which leaves us no choice but to use Acrobat because nothing else compares. > > It is the best PDF reader, and has every tool it needs to edit PDFs. It is easy to use, retains all accurate information, and can easily be depended on as a software. ----- ### "nice tool..." — 5.0/5 > **eldho** | *13 April 2026* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is the industry standard for reading PDFs, ensuring that documents look exactly the same across Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.Users often highlight its robustness, noting that it rarely crashes even when handling large or complex files compared to basic browser-based viewers > > **Cons**: Users frequently report that the application is "bloated," often consuming significant system memory (RAM) and causing slow loading times, even on powerful hardware. > > Features such as highlighting, sticky notes, and the Fill \& Sign tool are frequently cited as easy to use and essential for daily digital paperwork ----- ### "Industry standard and very reliable, but not the cheapest." — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *29 March 2026* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Works everywhere consistently across operating systems. And has a good record of document security. Excellent for signing PDFs and filling out forms. The free version does a good range of basic features making it easy to get started. > > **Cons**: It does use a fair bit of system resources which makes it feel heavier than some 3d party apps that offer similar functions. ----- ### "Best in class product with many flaws" — 3.0/5 > **Billy** | *6 August 2025* | Legal Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Acrobat is still the safest bet if you live in PDFs. Creation, OCR, form-filling, redaction, commenting, compare, and e-sign are all first-rate and reliably preserve formatting where lighter tools stumble. It’s also great for accessibility checks and batch tasks, and for converting and combining files. > > **Cons**: the subscription isn’t cheap, the app can feel heavy and slow to launch on modest machines, and the interface can be cluttered, with tools moving around after updates. The insistence on sign-ins/upsells and the Reader vs. Acrobat vs. web flow can be confusing. > > Acrobat remains the gold standard for serious PDF work and is worth it if you edit, secure, or sign documents regularly. If you mostly just read PDFs, use something like ilovepdf. ----- ### "Good option for PDFs management" — 4.0/5 > **Flavia** | *19 October 2025* | Research | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of use for viewing, annotating, and organising PDF documents. The highlighting, commenting, and note-taking tools are excellent for reviewing research papers and academic materials. Good for digital signatures. > > **Cons**: Some important tools require a paid subscription (PDF editing, conversion, or combining files). The software can also feel heavy at times, especially when opening large PDFs. > > My overall experience with Adobe Acrobat Reader has been very good. The free version has some limitations, but remains the go-to choice for reliable PDF viewing and annotation. ----- Page: 1 / 423\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/170833/acrobat-reader-dc?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/170833/acrobat-reader-dc) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data