The cheapest way to get a paid version of Adobe Acrobat is through the Acrobat Standard plan, which costs $12.99/month when you commit to a year. If you need more features, Acrobat Pro costs $19.99/month with a yearly plan or $29.99/month with a month-to-month plan. Acrobat Pro also comes with a 7-day free trial.
You can add Acrobat AI Assistant for an extra $4.99 per month, which helps summarize and query your documents. For basic PDF viewing and commenting, you can use Acrobat Reader for free.
Acrobat Pro and the free Acrobat Reader are included in the Creative Cloud All Apps subscription. This plan costs $59.99 a month when billed annually and offers access to over 20 Adobe applications.
How much is Adobe Acrobat for Individuals?
Adobe offers several ways for individuals to access Acrobat features, ranging from the free Acrobat Reader to the comprehensive Acrobat Pro.
- Acrobat Reader: Free for viewing, printing, signing, and annotating PDFs.
- Acrobat Standard: Includes all Reader features plus PDF creation, editing, exporting, and organizing. Costs $22.99/month (monthly) and $12.99/month or $155.88/year (annual).
- Acrobat Pro: Includes all Standard features plus advanced features like comparing PDFs, redaction, enhanced accessibility features, and more. Costs $29.99/month (monthly), $19.99/month (annual, paid monthly), or $239.88/year (annual, prepaid, equivalent to $19.99/month). Includes a 7-day free trial.
You can add Acrobat AI Assistant to any of these plans for an additional $4.99 per month.
Here’s a breakdown of the Standard and Pro subscription plans:
| Plan Feature | Acrobat Standard | Acrobat Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $22.99/month | $29.99/month |
| Annual, paid monthly | $12.99/month (Verify this option) | $19.99/month |
| Annual, prepaid | $155.88/year ($12.99/month) | $239.88/year ($19.99/month) |
| Free trial | – | ✔ (7 days) |
| Platform | Windows Only | Windows & Mac |
| AI Assistant Add-on | +$4.99/month | +$4.99/month |
Adobe offers more specialized plans for PDFs that give you a subset of features for a lower monthly fee:
- Adobe Acrobat PDF Pack: Costs $14.99/month (monthly plan) or $119.88/year (annual prepaid, equivalent to $9.99/month). This plan bundles Acrobat online services for converting and combining files in your browser or mobile device, along with Adobe Scan and Acrobat Reader mobile apps.
- Adobe Acrobat Export PDF: Costs $23.88/year (annual prepaid, equivalent to $1.99/month). Allows you to convert PDFs to editable Word, Excel, or RTF files using Acrobat online services or the Acrobat Reader mobile app. Also includes Adobe Scan.
- Acrobat Classic: This is a perpetual license version, priced at $324 for a 3-year term. It provides a desktop version of Acrobat with essential PDF tools but does not include ongoing feature updates like the subscription versions. Includes Acrobat Reader (mobile), Acrobat online services, and Adobe Scan.
How much is Acrobat for students?
There isn’t a specific student discount solely for Acrobat Standard or Pro. However, students and teachers can get a 66% discount on the Creative Cloud All Apps plan, which includes Acrobat Pro, Acrobat Reader, and over 20 other applications like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro.
The discounted education price for All Apps is $19.99 per month for the first year, rising to $34.49 per month afterward. Eligibility verification (e.g., school email address, ID card, transcript) is required.
How much is Acrobat for teams?
Adobe offers Acrobat Standard and Acrobat Pro plans tailored for businesses needing 2 to 10 licenses, with Admin Console for license management and dedicated support.
- Acrobat Standard for teams: Costs $14.99/month per license (annual, paid monthly) or $179.88/year per license (annual, prepaid).
- Acrobat Pro for teams: Costs $23.99/month per license (annual, paid monthly) or $287.88/year per license (annual, prepaid).
There’s also a special bundle for teams called 5-pack (for teams of 5, 10, 15, etc.) members that’s slightly cheaper than the standard teams plan: $22.19/month per license (or $266.29/year per license).
The Acrobat AI Assistant can be added to team plans for $4.99/month per license or $59.88/year per license.
| Subscription plan | Acrobat Standard for teams | Acrobat Pro for teams | Acrobat pro for teams 5-pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual (paid monthly) | $14.99/month per license | $23.99/month per license | $22.19/month per license |
| Annual (prepaid) | $179.88/year per license | $287.88/year per license | $266.29/year per license |
| Acrobat AI Assistant | +$4.99/mo ($59.88/yr per license) | +$4.99/mo ($59.88/yr per license) | +$4.99/mo ($59.88/yr per license) |
| Admin console | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dedicated support | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Free trial | – | ✔ (14 days) | ✔ (14 days; up to 10 members) |
Pricing scales linearly per license; there are typically no volume discounts within this tier (2-10 licenses). Larger enterprise solutions are available separately.
Acrobat price FAQs
Here are answers to common questions about Adobe Acrobat pricing.
Can I buy Acrobat outright?
Adobe primarily offers Acrobat via subscription (Acrobat Standard and Pro). While older versions might have been available as perpetual licenses, the current model focuses on subscriptions, which include continuous updates. An exception is “Acrobat Classic,” offered as a 3-year term license, but it lacks the frequent feature updates of the subscription plans.
Is there an Acrobat free trial?
Yes, Adobe offers a 7-day free trial for Acrobat Pro, giving you full access to all its features. Adobe Acrobat Reader, for viewing and basic interaction with PDFs, is always free. Team plans also typically offer free trials.
What is the Acrobat AI Assistant?
The Acrobat AI Assistant is an optional add-on feature for Acrobat Reader, Standard, and Pro (and their team equivalents). It costs $4.99/month per user. It uses artificial intelligence to help you quickly understand the content of your PDFs by generating summaries and answering questions about the document directly within Acrobat.
Is Acrobat Pro included in the Adobe Creative Cloud?
Yes, Acrobat Pro and Acrobat Reader are included in the Creative Cloud All Apps subscription, along with 20+ other Adobe applications, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro.
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