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At a Glance
Drawboard PDF
Drawboard PDF
Star Rating
(40)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
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Nitro PDF
Nitro PDF
Star Rating
(377)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$15.00 1 User Per Month Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Nitro PDF excels in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score compared to Drawboard PDF. Users appreciate its versatility, particularly highlighting the ability to edit PDFs while maintaining original formatting, a feature that many competitors struggle with.
  • Users say that Nitro PDF's implementation process is notably quick and user-friendly, with many recent reviewers praising the intuitive onboarding wizard that simplifies setup. In contrast, while Drawboard PDF has a smooth experience, it has faced some intermittent freezing issues that can disrupt workflow.
  • Reviewers mention that Nitro PDF offers effective customer support, with users noting prompt assistance in resolving issues. This is particularly valued by those who have experienced bugs, whereas Drawboard PDF users have expressed satisfaction with its functionality but have not highlighted support as a strong point.
  • According to verified reviews, both products are well-regarded for their ease of use, but Nitro PDF slightly edges out with a focus on document templates that allow for quick creation of invoices and other documents, enhancing productivity for small businesses.
  • Users highlight that Drawboard PDF shines in its annotation capabilities, making it a favorite for those who frequently markup documents and take notes. Its ability to write directly on PDFs with a stylus is particularly praised, offering a professional experience that some Nitro users feel is less intuitive.
  • G2 reviewers note that while both products cater well to small businesses, Nitro PDF has a larger volume of reviews, indicating a broader user base and more consistent feedback. This suggests that potential buyers may find more comprehensive insights into its performance and reliability.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Drawboard PDF
Basic
Free
Per Month
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Nitro PDF
Nitro PDF Standard
$15.00
1 User Per Month Per Month
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Free Trial
Drawboard PDF
Free Trial is available
Nitro PDF
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
31
8.9
299
Ease of Use
8.9
31
8.8
304
Ease of Setup
10.0
5
9.2
151
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.9
95
Quality of Support
8.6
17
8.1
232
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.9
90
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
28
8.2
290
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.5
104
Organization
Not enough data
8.9
86
Not enough data
8.7
85
Not enough data
8.8
88
Not enough data
8.5
88
Editing
Not enough data
8.3
90
Not enough data
8.7
96
Not enough data
9.0
86
Not enough data
8.7
85
Not enough data
8.6
85
Operating System
Not enough data
8.9
78
Not enough data
7.9
53
Not enough data
7.3
48
9.0
9
8.3
85
Design
9.3
9
8.7
71
Feature Not Available
8.1
68
9.3
7
7.9
65
Collaboration
7.8
6
8.3
67
7.5
6
7.9
65
File Types
9.6
9
9.1
75
9.4
9
9.1
75
8.3
6
7.7
59
Edit & Revise
9.5
7
8.5
70
Feature Not Available
8.1
64
Feature Not Available
9.0
76
Integrate & Embed
Feature Not Available
8.0
62
Feature Not Available
8.0
61
Feature Not Available
8.3
63
Operating System
10.0
8
9.1
75
9.7
6
8.1
55
Feature Not Available
7.6
53
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Document Creation
Not enough data
8.2
21
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Drawboard PDF
Drawboard PDF
Nitro PDF
Nitro PDF
Drawboard PDF and Nitro PDF are categorized as Document Creation
Unique Categories
Drawboard PDF
Drawboard PDF has no unique categories
Nitro PDF
Nitro PDF is categorized as PDF Editor
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Drawboard PDF
Drawboard PDF
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
48.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
38.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.8%
Nitro PDF
Nitro PDF
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
47.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Drawboard PDF
Drawboard PDF
Higher Education
15.4%
Education Management
7.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.1%
Government Administration
5.1%
Computer Software
5.1%
Other
61.5%
Nitro PDF
Nitro PDF
Information Technology and Services
9.1%
Computer Software
6.1%
Financial Services
5.2%
Construction
5.2%
Accounting
3.3%
Other
71.1%
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Discussions
Drawboard PDF
Drawboard PDF Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Drawboard PDF has no discussions with answers
Nitro PDF
Nitro PDF Discussions
Where can I find the most recent version of Nitro Pro?
1 Comment
Official Response from Nitro PDF
Visit https://www.gonitro.com/support/downloads to update your version of Nitro Pro.Read more
Product demo?
1 Comment
Official Response from Nitro PDF
You can view a product demo here: https://www.gonitro.com/live-demo-watchRead more
Volume discounts?
1 Comment
Official Response from Nitro PDF
Yes, we offer discounts through our Volume Licensing Program (VLP). To qualify as a VLP customer, you must have a need for 11 or more licenses of Nitro Pro.Read more