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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (47.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $16.00 Per Month
$15.00 1 User Per Month Per Month
FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac
Star Rating
(295)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $16.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansNitro PDF
Star Rating
(375)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$15.00 1 User Per Month Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Nitro Pro excels in its Document Signing feature, scoring 9.0, which allows for a seamless signing experience. In contrast, FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac, while still strong, has not been rated as highly in this area.
- Reviewers mention that FineReader PDF offers superior Document Scanning capabilities, achieving a score of 9.3 compared to Nitro Pro's 9.0. Users appreciate the clarity and accuracy of scanned documents, making it a preferred choice for those who prioritize scanning.
- G2 users highlight Nitro Pro's Ease of Setup with a score of 9.1, indicating that new users find it straightforward to get started. FineReader PDF, while also easy to set up, scores slightly higher at 9.2, suggesting a marginally better onboarding experience.
- Reviewers mention that FineReader PDF shines in Image Enhancement, scoring 8.7, which is on par with Nitro Pro. However, users feel that FineReader's enhancements provide a more polished final product, especially for images within PDFs.
- Users on G2 report that Nitro Pro's Multi-User Collaboration feature, scoring 8.1, is less effective than FineReader PDF's 7.6. This indicates that while Nitro Pro supports collaboration, FineReader PDF may offer a more robust experience for teams working together.
- Reviewers say that both products perform well in File Conversion, with Nitro Pro and FineReader PDF both scoring 9.1. However, users note that FineReader PDF's conversion accuracy, especially for complex documents, tends to be more reliable, making it a better choice for users who frequently convert files.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac
FineReader for Windows Standard
Starting at $16.00
Per Month
Monthly Plan
- Edit, protect and collaborate on PDFs
- Create and convert PDFs
- Digitize paper documents and scans with OCR
Nitro PDF
Nitro PDF Standard
$15.00
1 User Per Month Per Month
With the Nitro PDF Standard plan, you get everything you need to create, edit, convert, combine, and collaborate on PDFs with ease—all at an unbeatable value. Designed for individuals, teams, and businesses seeking a full suite of PDF editing features, Nitro's PDF Standard plan boosts productivity and streamlines workflows.
- Create, convert & combine PDFs
- Manage and edit PDFs
- Collaborate and share with ease
Free Trial
FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac
Free Trial is available
Nitro PDF
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
220
8.8
297
Ease of Use
8.9
224
8.8
302
Ease of Setup
9.3
73
9.2
149
Ease of Admin
9.1
52
8.9
95
Quality of Support
8.5
149
8.1
230
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
84
8.9
90
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
206
8.2
288
Features by Category
Format
9.1
56
Not enough data
9.2
56
Not enough data
8.9
48
Not enough data
Edit
9.1
57
Not enough data
8.9
51
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
44
Not enough data
9.1
45
Not enough data
Operating System
9.3
56
Not enough data
8.4
36
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Organization
9.0
70
8.8
84
Feature Not Available
8.7
84
9.3
87
8.8
87
Feature Not Available
8.5
86
Editing
9.1
86
8.3
88
9.0
83
8.7
94
9.2
80
8.9
85
9.1
73
8.7
84
9.0
71
8.6
84
Operating System
9.5
69
8.9
76
8.6
46
7.8
51
Feature Not Available
7.2
47
Edit
9.2
87
Not enough data
8.9
85
Not enough data
9.0
83
Not enough data
8.8
82
Not enough data
Logistics
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
72
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Design
8.7
43
8.7
71
Feature Not Available
8.1
68
Feature Not Available
7.9
65
Collaboration
Feature Not Available
8.3
66
Feature Not Available
7.9
65
File Types
9.2
54
9.1
74
9.3
52
9.1
74
8.3
39
7.7
59
Edit & Revise
Feature Not Available
8.5
69
Feature Not Available
8.1
64
9.1
56
9.0
75
Integrate & Embed
Feature Not Available
8.0
62
Feature Not Available
8.0
61
Feature Not Available
8.3
63
Operating System
9.6
54
9.1
74
8.2
35
8.1
54
Feature Not Available
7.6
52
Generative AI
8.7
27
Feature Not Available
8.4
26
Feature Not Available
7.9
26
Feature Not Available
8.0
24
Feature Not Available
8.2
27
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Document Creation
9.6
8
8.2
21
Operating System
9.5
90
Not enough data
8.0
49
Not enough data
7.2
37
Not enough data
Document Processing
9.1
95
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
52
Not enough data
8.7
78
Not enough data
8.7
81
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
84
Not enough data
9.0
73
Not enough data
Agentic AI - OCR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac and Nitro PDF are categorized as PDF Editor and Document Creation
Unique Categories
Nitro PDF has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Nitro PDF
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Translation and Localization
10.5%
Information Technology and Services
8.5%
Higher Education
6.8%
Legal Services
4.4%
Education Management
3.7%
Other
66.0%
Information Technology and Services
9.1%
Computer Software
5.8%
Financial Services
5.3%
Construction
5.3%
Accounting
3.3%
Other
71.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
What does abbyy FineReader do?
4 Comments
SP
It digitizes nearly any printed text you can scan with high accuracy in many languages, including multiple languages and can be taught to correctly identify...Read more
How can I drag a page between pdf documents?
2 Comments
PK
I regret to say, but the drag and drop option is not supported at the moment in ABBYY FineReader 15.
To be able to add the pages from another file, the...Read more
I can't resolve the internal error that sometimes appears during use.
2 Comments
Official Response from FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac
We are sorry to hear you faced an issue while using FineReader PDF.
To help investigate the problem, please feel free to contact the ABBYY support team...Read more
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
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