ONLYOFFICE Docs, the free, all-in-one alternative to Adobe Acrobat
Edit and collaborate on PDFs, build fillable forms, and work on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations all in one editor, without stacking Adobe subscriptions.
Why teams look for an Adobe Acrobat alternative
For teams that want one editor for documents and PDFs, without stacking subscriptions, those trade-offs add up.
Acrobat is subscription-only, roughly $20–$36/user/month depending on the plan
The AI Assistant is a separate paid add-on on top of that, around $5–$12/user/month more
Acrobat only handles PDFs so you still need separate software for DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX
No self-hosting: Acrobat's AI, e-signing, and cloud storage all run through Adobe's infrastructure
Building fillable forms often means juggling Acrobat's field settings alongside your actual document editor
What you get with ONLYOFFICE
One editor for documents, sheets, slides, and PDFs
Stop switching apps. Edit DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, and PDF in the same application.
A full PDF editor, included free
Edit, annotate, and convert PDFs without a separate subscription.
AI on your terms, no add-on required
Connect OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek, Gemini, or fully local models instead of paying extra for one fixed AI assistant.
Real collaboration without compromise
Real-time co-editing. Comments and version history. Role-based access control. Secure document sharing.
Full control of your data
Host ONLYOFFICE on your own server or private cloud.
A built-in form builder
Create fillable PDF forms with text fields, checkboxes, and signatures including support for Adobe's own form field settings, so existing Acrobat forms convert cleanly.
Work anywhere
Native apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux, plus mobile and browser access.
Work with your tools
50+ ready-made connectors, including SharePoint, Odoo, Nextcloud, ownCloud, Confluence, and more
ONLYOFFICE vs Adobe Acrobat
| Feature | ONLYOFFICE Docs | Adobe Acrobat |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and PDF in one editor | PDF only - office documents need separate software |
| PDF editing | Full-featured, included free | Full-featured, subscription required |
| Form building | Built in, supports Adobe field settings | Built in, part of paid plans |
| AI options | Any provider, including local/self-hosted models | Adobe's own AI Assistant, paid add-on |
| Pricing | Free community edition, or subscription/perpetual license | Subscription only, ~$20–36/user/month |
| Data ownership | Self-hosted or private cloud available | Cloud-dependent for AI, e-sign, and storage |
| Open-source | Yes | No |
| Integrations | 50+ platforms | Primarily Adobe's own ecosystem |
ONLYOFFICE Docs
Adobe AcrobatFrom startups to governments and enterprises, millions of users trust ONLYOFFICE with their most important documents.
Built for your use case
For businesses
Replace multiple subscriptions (office suite, PDF tool, AI add-on) with one editor and one bill.
For developers
Embed document, PDF, and form editing into your product with a single API and SDK.
For public sector & education
Meet compliance requirements with self-hosting, while giving staff one tool for documents, PDFs, and forms.
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In the cloud(fastest way)
Start editing instantly with a ready-to-use environment.
Try it now for freeOn your own server
Deploy ONLYOFFICE Docs in your infrastructure for full control and compliance.
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