Save $240/Year: The Free Adobe Acrobat Alternative
Get all the power of Adobe Acrobat Pro — in-place text editing, interactive AcroForms creation, digital e-signatures, AI document chat, and OCR — directly in your browser for $0.
100% unrestricted access to all in-place PDF editing tools, AcroForms creator, e-signatures, AI chat, and format conversions with zero daily caps.
Restricts free accounts with daily task quotas, artificial waiting queues, cloud storage uploads, or mandatory yearly paid subscriptions.
Side-by-Side Feature Matrix
Compare verified features, privacy models, and capabilities.
| Feature / Capability | GenCraft Cloud | Adobe Acrobat Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Software Cost |
$0 Free Forever
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$239.88 / year ($19.99/mo)
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| Software Installation |
None (Instant In-Browser)
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Heavy 2GB+ desktop installer
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| In-Place Vector Text Editing |
Full font-matched vector editing
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Included (Pro only)
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| Interactive Form Builder (AcroForms) |
Full drag & drop field builder
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Included (Pro only)
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| Legally Binding e-Signatures |
Draw, Type, & Stamp signatures
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Requires Adobe Sign add-on
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| AI Document Intelligence (ChatPDF) |
Built-in Chat & Summarizer ($0)
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Adobe AI Assistant ($4.99/mo extra)
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| Cross-Platform Compatibility |
Any device (Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS)
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OS-dependent desktop licenses
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| Watermark Studio (Add & 1-Click Erase) |
Included Free
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Included (Pro only)
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Why Users Switch to GenCraft Cloud
100% Client-Side Privacy
Unlike traditional cloud tools that upload your confidential contracts and personal tax forms to external servers, GenCraft processes your files locally in your web browser via WebAssembly.
No Daily Task Restrictions
Convert 100+ files, edit multi-page documents, and merge large PDFs back-to-back with zero waiting cooldowns, daily caps, or forced subscription upgrades.
True In-Place Vector Text Editing
Modify existing paragraphs and change typos directly inside the PDF without rasterizing pages into blurry images or flattening vector text.
Interactive Fillable AcroForms
Create standard interactive PDF forms complete with text boxes, checkboxes, radio groups, dropdown menus, and digital signature boxes compatible with Adobe Reader.
Frequently Asked Questions
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