1. 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 PDF Pro
- Built in India (Chennai)
Document management & e-signature workflow · Alternatives
Best PDF Pro alternatives in India (2026)
PDF Pro is a document management & e-signature workflow product from PDF Pro, Vancouver, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 5 have a free plan, 2 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to PDF Pro are Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS (₹150/mo), Microsoft SharePoint (₹400/mo), Folderit (₹2,000/mo), Adobe Acrobat (₹1,300/mo) and Foxit PDF Editor (₹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 PDF Pro alternative
There is no free plan
PDF Pro has no free tier. 5 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
PDF Pro is built in Canada. 2 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
PDF Pro alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches PDF Pro'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | PDF Pro (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | — |
| 1 | Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS | ₹150/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  Microsoft SharePoint | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Folderit | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Adobe Acrobat | ₹1,300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Foxit PDF Editor | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Nitro PDF | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Signulu | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Wondershare PDFelement | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Soda PDF | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 10 |  ContractSafe | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 11 |  PDFCrowd | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 12 |  pdfforge | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 13 |  SimpleSurvey | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 14 |  DocsAutomator | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 15 |  Alfresco | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  Proposify | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 17 |  LogicalDOC | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  Mayan EDMS | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  OpenKM | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  Paperless-ngx | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 PDF Pro alternatives in detail
2. Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft · Redmond · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.5/5
Document management and intranet.
₹400/mo
Free trial
3. Folderit
Folderit · Tallinn · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.4/5
Cloud DMS for SMEs.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
4. Adobe Acrobat
Adobe · San Jose · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
PDF creation and editing.
₹1,300/mo
Free trial
Key features
- Edit text and images
- Organise pages
- Convert to/from Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images
- Compress
- E-signatures
₹800/mo
Free trial
6. Nitro PDF
Nitro Software · San Francisco · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
PDF productivity.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
7. Signulu
Signulu · Hyderabad · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.2/5
Cloud eSignature platform for sending, signing and managing documents.
On request
Free trial
Compared with PDF Pro
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
8. Wondershare PDFelement
Wondershare · Shenzhen · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
PDF editor.
₹800/mo
Free trial
9. Soda PDF
LULU Software · Montreal · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.2/5
Online PDF software.
₹600/mo
Free trial
10. ContractSafe
ContractSafe · Malibu · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4/5
Contract management software for storing, searching and tracking contracts.
On request
Free trial
PDF Pro alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free PDF Pro alternatives
Indian alternatives to PDF Pro
How to choose a PDF Pro 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.
PDF Pro alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to PDF Pro in 2026?+
The closest matches to PDF Pro on App Advisor are Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS (₹150/mo), Microsoft SharePoint (₹400/mo), Folderit (₹2,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match PDF Pro, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to PDF Pro?+
Yes. 5 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 PDF Pro?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS starts lowest at ₹150/mo. Alfresco also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to PDF Pro?+
Yes. 2 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS (₹150/mo), Signulu (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
PDF Pro vs Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS: which is better?+
Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS is the closest match to PDF Pro in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these PDF Pro alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in document management & e-signature workflow or a category PDF Pro also covers, and PDF Pro'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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