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Nitro PDF
Standard · Windows subscription
Nitro’s current Standard plan documents PDF editing, page combination, annotation and batch OCR.
Windows
Read scanned text (OCR)
Edit existing text
Merge & organize pages
Standard is an annual subscription. Classic is a separate three-year license and Plus has different enterprise controls. The displayed price is an observed EUR storefront quote; billing country and final tax must be checked at checkout.
€168.00 / yearEUR · per user · billing country and vat not selected; final tax remains unverified.
Vendor sources · independent tests pending
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Adobe Acrobat
Reader · desktop
A free reader for reviewing, filling and signing existing PDF documents.
WindowsmacOS
Fill existing forms
Annotate & sign
Reader cannot edit existing text or images. A paid Acrobat plan unlocks different tools; this record does not cover the web subscription.
FreeUSD · per user · tax excluded; local checkout and currency may differ.
Vendor sources · independent tests pending
LD
LibreOffice Draw
Desktop
An open-source drawing workflow with PDF form export and a documented redacted-export process.
WindowsmacOSLinux
Create fillable forms
Use the dedicated Redacted Export command for final output. Existing PDF layout fidelity and permanent removal have not been tested.
FreeUSD · per user · taxes not confirmed; excluded from estimates
Vendor sources · independent tests pending
3 editions ruled out · see why
Apple Preview Included with macOS: Windows is not supported by this edition.
PDFgear macOS: Windows is not supported by this edition.
PDF Expert Mac Premium Annual: Windows is not supported by this edition.