The gold standard for PDF editing, now enhanced with the 'Acrobat AI Assistant' for document summarization and contract intelligence. In late 2025, it features 'PDF Spaces' for cloud-based collaboration and deeper Adobe Express integration. While its feature set is unmatched, the high subscription cost and the 'AI Tax' for advanced features make it expensive for solo users.

A high-performance PDF editor that rivals Adobe Acrobat in feature depth. In late 2025, it introduced 'MCP' integration, allowing its AI Assistant to trigger actions in Jira or Salesforce directly. While it is famous for its 'Link & Join' text reflow and native 64-bit speed, users often find its tiered pricing and 'AI Credit' system for the Assistant restrictive.