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Top Rated PDF Software with Annotations
Last updated: May 2026
74 software options
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Xodo PDF Studio
Securely manage, convert, and edit PDFs across all platforms
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Adobe Acrobat
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3K
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969
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141
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22
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9
Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
PDF editing with e-signatures and document review tools
Read more about Adobe Acrobat
Nitro PDF
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353
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171
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32
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6
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8
Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
Document generation and management software
Read more about Nitro PDF
RadaeePDF SDK
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Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
Cross-platform PDF SDK for rendering, editing & batch proces
Read more about RadaeePDF SDK
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676
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73
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6
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1
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1
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Flipbook, PDF to Flipbook, Online Flipbook Creator
Read more about Publuu
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354
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42
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Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
Document generation and management software
Read more about iLovePDF
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207
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54
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2
2
0
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Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
PDF software for creating, editing, and signing documents
Read more about DocHub
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2.1K
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634
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81
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16
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25
Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
Cloud-based form builder tool for digital forms.
Read more about Jotform
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720
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201
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32
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6
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14
Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
PDF document management and conversion suite
Read more about Smallpdf
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34
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12
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0
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Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
PDF tools
Read more about PDF24 Tools
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32
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Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
CocoDoc is a comprehensive PDF Editor
Read more about CocoDoc
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65
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14
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0
2
0
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1
Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
Interactive content software for content marketing
Read more about Spott
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17
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Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
The PDF Maker: Automate. Create. Dominate.
Read more about PDF Maker - Automate Documents
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322
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84
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15
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6
1
1
Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
PDF solution for document editing and digital collaboration
Read more about ABBYY FineReader PDF
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20
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6
3
0
2
0
1
0
Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
Solving Complex PDF Workflows
Built on the same Adobe source code as Acrobat, Adobe PDF Library offers developers several programming language and platform options for shorter development times.
Read more about Adobe PDF Library
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12
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2
3
0
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0
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0
Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
Where managing PDFs is as easy as pie.
Master PDF management effortlessly with ilovepdf2. Merge, split, convert, and edit seamlessly. Compress for easy sharing, and protect with encryption. Access anywhere, anytime. Experience convenience with our free toolkit and browser extension. Join millions worldwide!
Read more about iLovePDF 2
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27
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11
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0
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Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
Add letterhead to (existing) PDF files on on the fly
Read more about Fabreasy PDF Creator
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7
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0
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0
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Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
AI-powered PDF platform for smarter document workflows
Read more about LightPDF
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7
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0
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0
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Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
Free service to edit and sign PDF files, and send PDF files
Read more about DocMadeEasy
5
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4
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0
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0
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0
Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
All-in-one PDF toolkit for readers and editors
Read more about MobiPDF
5
718
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212
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30
2
6
1
9
Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
PDF editing & markup on the go with built-in collaboration
Read more about Bluebeam Revu
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6
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Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
Your team's real-time collaborative workspace for PDF review
Anyone inside or outside your team can mark up, discuss and track issues right on the PDF canvas.
Read more about Bullclip
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449
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45
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19
Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
Cloud-based PDF reader for viewing and editing PDF documents
Read more about Adobe Acrobat Reader
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Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
All-in-one to create, edit, convert, and share PDF documents
Read more about HiPDF
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2
4
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Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
OCR, PDF and document management platform
Read more about iText