Question: Is there a more affordable alternative to Adobe Acrobat that offers similar features and flexibility?

If you're on a budget and need an Adobe Acrobat alternative, Foxit is worth a look. Its Foxit PDF Editor includes a full range of tools for creating, editing and managing documents, plus features like electronic signatures that are legally binding and integration with Microsoft and Google software. It's got a Ribbon-style toolbar like Microsoft Office, too, so it's easy to use. Foxit offers perpetual licenses and monthly subscription plans, and it's a leader in e-signature software, according to IDC MarketScape.

Another good option is Wondershare PDFelement. This all-purpose PDF editor lets you create, edit, protect and sign documents on desktop, mobile and web devices. It's got some higher-end features, like OCR for scanned PDFs, conversions to and from other file formats and strong security. Wondershare PDFelement is available on multiple platforms and offers 24/7 customer support, so it's good for businesses and industries where PDFs are a big part of the workflow.

If you're looking for something free and flexible, check out PDFgear. The software has a range of tools for reading, editing, converting, merging, signing and annotating PDFs without any cost or registration. PDFgear can handle lots of file formats, and it's got AI-powered editing abilities. It's available on multiple platforms and has a web-based version, too, so it's good for personal and professional use.

Or, for an AI-powered online tool, try LightPDF. It's an online tool for managing, converting and analyzing PDF files. It can convert to many formats, edit, merge and annotate PDFs, and has AI tools for summarizing and analyzing files. LightPDF offers cloud sync and API options for developers, too, so it's good for individuals and businesses.