1. Folderit
Folderit · Tallinn · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.4/5
Cloud DMS for SMEs.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Adobe Acrobat
- Starts ₹700/mo higher (₹2,000/mo vs ₹1,300/mo)
Document management & e-signature workflow · Alternatives
Best Adobe Acrobat alternatives in India (2026)
Adobe Acrobat is a document management & e-signature workflow product from Adobe, San Jose, priced at ₹1,300/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 8 have a free plan, 1 are built in India, and 16 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Adobe Acrobat are Folderit (₹2,000/mo), Nitro PDF (₹1,000/mo), Microsoft SharePoint (₹400/mo), Foxit PDF Editor (₹800/mo) and Wondershare PDFelement (₹800/mo). Alfresco is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹150/month.
Why businesses look for a Adobe Acrobat alternative
There is no free plan
Adobe Acrobat has no free tier. 8 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Adobe Acrobat starts at ₹1,300/mo. 16 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Adobe Acrobat is built in United States. 1 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Adobe Acrobat does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Reported limitation
Annual plans charge a fee if cancelled after the 14-day window
Reported limitation
AI Assistant requires Studio
Adobe Acrobat alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Adobe Acrobat's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Adobe Acrobat (current) | ₹1,300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Folderit | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Nitro PDF | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Microsoft SharePoint | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Foxit PDF Editor | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Wondershare PDFelement | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS | ₹150/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 7 |  Soda PDF | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  PDF Expert | ₹800/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 9 |  Alfresco | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  LogicalDOC | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Mayan EDMS | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  OpenKM | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Paperless-ngx | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  UPDF | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 15 |  PDF24 | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Veryfi | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  M-Files | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Laserfiche | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  OpenText | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  iLovePDF | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Adobe Acrobat alternatives in detail
2. Nitro PDF
Nitro Software · San Francisco · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
PDF productivity.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Adobe Acrobat
- Starts ₹300/mo cheaper (₹1,000/mo vs ₹1,300/mo)
3. Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft · Redmond · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.5/5
Document management and intranet.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Adobe Acrobat
- Starts ₹900/mo cheaper (₹400/mo vs ₹1,300/mo)
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Adobe Acrobat
- Starts ₹500/mo cheaper (₹800/mo vs ₹1,300/mo)
5. Wondershare PDFelement
Wondershare · Shenzhen · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
PDF editor.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Adobe Acrobat
- Starts ₹500/mo cheaper (₹800/mo vs ₹1,300/mo)
6. Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.7/5
Document management on WorkDrive.
₹150/mo
Free trial
Compared with Adobe Acrobat
- Starts ₹1,150/mo cheaper (₹150/mo vs ₹1,300/mo)
- Built in India (Chennai)
7. Soda PDF
LULU Software · Montreal · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.2/5
Online PDF software.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Adobe Acrobat
- Starts ₹700/mo cheaper (₹600/mo vs ₹1,300/mo)
8. PDF Expert
Readdle · Odesa · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.2/5
PDF editor for Mac and iOS.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Adobe Acrobat
- Starts ₹500/mo cheaper (₹800/mo vs ₹1,300/mo)
- Also available on Android, iOS
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Adobe Acrobat
- Has a free plan — Adobe Acrobat does not
- Open source
10. LogicalDOC
LogicalDOC · Carpi · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.6/5
Document management system.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Adobe Acrobat
- Has a free plan — Adobe Acrobat does not
Adobe Acrobat alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Adobe Acrobat
Free Adobe Acrobat alternatives
Indian alternatives to Adobe Acrobat
How to choose a Adobe Acrobat alternative
- Distinguish DMS from cloud storage: if you need approvals, retention and audit, buy a DMS.
- Check OCR quality on scanned Indian documents.
- Look at on-premise options if regulation requires.
Adobe Acrobat alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Adobe Acrobat in 2026?+
The closest matches to Adobe Acrobat on App Advisor are Folderit (₹2,000/mo), Nitro PDF (₹1,000/mo), Microsoft SharePoint (₹400/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Adobe Acrobat, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Adobe Acrobat?+
Yes. 8 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Alfresco (Free plan), LogicalDOC (Free plan), Mayan EDMS (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Adobe Acrobat?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS starts lowest at ₹150/mo, compared with ₹1,300/mo for Adobe Acrobat. Alfresco also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Adobe Acrobat?+
Yes. 1 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS (₹150/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Adobe Acrobat vs Folderit: which is better?+
Folderit is the closest match to Adobe Acrobat in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹700/mo higher (₹2,000/mo vs ₹1,300/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Adobe Acrobat alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in document management & e-signature workflow or a category Adobe Acrobat also covers, and Adobe's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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