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Nitro PDF
Edit, convert, secure, and sign PDF with annotation, OCR, and more
As of 29 August 2026, Nitro PDF's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. A PDF editing and document workflow application for editing, converting, securing and signing PDFs. Softwr lists it under Productivity.
Overview
What Nitro PDF does
A PDF editing and document workflow application for editing, converting, securing and signing PDFs.
What people use it for
- PDF creation, editing, annotation, and form filling for document workflows
- E-signature workflows and document sending through Nitro Sign
- Enterprise document management with compliance features
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- Specific per-seat pricing is not published; must contact sales for individual plan pricing and volume discounts
- SSO and enterprise features (Azure Information Protection) are limited to Plus tier, not available in Standard
- Plans support up to 20 licenses online; teams needing 20+ users must contact sales
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Questions people ask
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What are the main Nitro PDF plans and their pricing?
Nitro offers Standard and Plus tiers for PDF tools, plus Nitro Sign for e-signatures. Standard is an annual subscription with unlimited users and basic PDF features. Plus adds SSO, domain control, and Azure Information Protection. Specific pricing requires contacting Nitro sales. A 14-day free trial is available without a credit card.
SourceWhat is the difference between Nitro PDF Standard and Plus?
Nitro PDF Standard includes core PDF creation, editing, annotation, OCR, AI tools, and team management. Plus adds enterprise security features including single sign-on (SSO), domain control, Azure Information Protection, Nitro Analytics, and a dedicated customer success manager for eligible customers.
SourceIs there a perpetual license option for Nitro PDF?
Yes. Nitro PDF Classic is a one-time purchase for a 3-year license at a fixed price (not published online). It runs on Windows desktop only and includes core PDF tools. The Standard and Plus tiers are annual subscriptions.
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