I've used Adobe Acrobat Pro for a while, but recently I started exploring alternatives due to the cost and sometimes overwhelming interface. One tool that really surprised me is Tenorshare PDNob PDF Editor. It’s not as well-known as Acrobat, but it gets the job done—and in some areas, I actually prefer it.
The interface is super intuitive, which makes it great if you're not looking to spend hours figuring out where each feature is. I mostly use it for editing text in PDFs, annotating documents, and converting files between formats, and it handles all of that smoothly. One standout feature for me is how lightweight it is — no lagging or slow load times, which I sometimes experienced with Acrobat, especially when handling larger files.
Also, PDNob PDF Editor has a built-in OCR tool that’s surprisingly accurate. It worked well even with scanned documents that had mixed fonts. Compared to Acrobat, it’s more budget-friendly and doesn’t feel bloated with features I never use.
If you're looking for a reliable, simpler, and more affordable alternative to Acrobat, I'd definitely recommend giving it a try.