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PDF Agile

4.1PDF editors

A desktop PDF editor for Windows and Mac sold as a one-off payment rather than a subscription. Edits text and images, converts to Office formats, runs OCR and signs documents.

Free tier (2 page limit, 5 tasks); one-off payment from $39, lifetime $119

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Pros

  • One-off payment, no recurring subscription
  • Lifetime licence at $119 undercuts a year of Acrobat
  • OCR, batch conversion and form filling included at every paid tier
  • One licence covers two computers

Cons

  • Users report crashes with several documents open, and slowdowns on large files
  • Upgrades stop when your term ends unless you buy lifetime
  • Refund policy excludes the product not meeting your requirements
  • No serious cloud collaboration or team management

Best for

FreelancersSmall businessesOccasional PDF work