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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$15.00 1 User Per Month Per Month
No pricing available
Nitro PDF
Star Rating
(375)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$15.00 1 User Per Month Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansPDFsam Basic
Star Rating
(48)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PDFsam BasicSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Nitro Pro excels in document signing features, with a high rating of 9.0 for Document Signing, while PDFsam Basic lacks advanced signing capabilities, making Nitro Pro a better choice for businesses that prioritize secure and efficient document signing.
- Reviewers mention that Nitro Pro offers superior document management with an 8.7 rating, which includes robust features for editing history and document scanning, whereas PDFsam Basic's document management features are rated lower, indicating a less comprehensive solution for users needing extensive document handling.
- G2 users highlight Nitro Pro's ease of setup with a score of 9.1, making it user-friendly for new users, while PDFsam Basic does not provide specific ratings for setup, suggesting potential challenges for users unfamiliar with the software.
- Users on G2 appreciate Nitro Pro's bulk digital signatures feature, rated at 8.8, which allows for efficient signing of multiple documents, a feature that PDFsam Basic does not offer, making Nitro Pro more suitable for businesses with high-volume signing needs.
- Reviewers mention that Nitro Pro's editing capabilities shine with a score of 9.2 for creating new PDFs, while PDFsam Basic's editing features are rated lower at 8.1, indicating that Nitro Pro provides a more powerful and versatile editing experience for users.
- Users say that Nitro Pro's quality of support, rated at 8.0, is generally reliable, while PDFsam Basic's support is slightly lower at 7.9, suggesting that users may find better assistance and resources with Nitro Pro when encountering issues.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
PDFsam Basic
No pricing availableFree Trial
Nitro PDF
Free Trial is available
PDFsam Basic
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
296
9.1
41
Ease of Use
8.8
301
9.0
41
Ease of Setup
9.2
148
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.9
95
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.1
229
7.9
29
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
90
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
287
8.8
39
Features by Category
Organization
8.8
84
7.9
22
8.7
83
8.7
30
8.8
87
8.2
27
8.5
86
7.6
25
Editing
8.3
88
8.7
33
8.7
93
7.7
27
8.9
84
8.1
30
8.7
84
7.9
26
8.6
84
8.2
24
Operating System
8.9
76
Not enough data
7.8
51
Not enough data
7.2
47
Not enough data
Design
8.6
70
Not enough data
8.1
67
Not enough data
7.9
65
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.3
66
Not enough data
7.9
65
Not enough data
File Types
9.1
74
Not enough data
9.1
74
Not enough data
7.7
59
Not enough data
Edit & Revise
8.5
69
Not enough data
8.1
65
Not enough data
8.9
74
Not enough data
Integrate & Embed
8.0
62
Not enough data
8.0
62
Not enough data
8.3
63
Not enough data
Operating System
9.1
75
Not enough data
8.1
55
Not enough data
7.6
52
Not enough data
Generative AI
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
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Creation
8.2
21
Not enough data
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Nitro PDF
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PDFsam Basic
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
Information Technology and Services
8.9%
Computer Software
5.8%
Financial Services
5.3%
Construction
5.3%
Accounting
3.3%
Other
71.4%
Information Technology and Services
8.3%
Telecommunications
6.3%
Computer Software
6.3%
Staffing and Recruiting
4.2%
Research
4.2%
Other
70.8%
Alternatives
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
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