KlevoA simpler alternative to Adobe Acrobat
Klevo is a free-to-start alternative to Adobe Acrobat for people who need to change a PDF, not master a PDF suite. Instead of text tools, you type the change, such as “change the payment terms to 30 days”, and the AI edits the document. It also creates PDFs from a prompt, fills 100+ templates and collects e-signatures, on iPhone, iPad, Android and the web. Acrobat remains the better choice for heavy desktop work like OCR, redaction and print production.
Klevo vs Adobe Acrobat
| Klevo | Adobe Acrobat | |
|---|---|---|
| How you edit text | Type the change in plain language; the AI edits | Manual text tools: click, select, retype |
| Editing on a phone | Free daily AI edits | Free app views, annotates, fills and signs; editing text needs a paid plan |
| Create a PDF from a description | Yes, from a prompt or 100+ templates | No; you create in another app and convert |
| E-signatures | Signers sign in any browser, no account; certificate page | Acrobat Sign, with plan limits |
| AI | Makes the edit in the document | AI Assistant summarizes and answers questions about the document |
| Advanced tools | Not offered: OCR, redaction, print preflight | Full professional toolset |
| Price | Free to start; web Pro $7.99/month or $29.99/year | Paid plans for editing; check Adobe for current pricing |
Competitor features and prices change; check Adobe’s site for the current details.
Who should switch
- You edit a few documents a month and do not want an expensive subscription.
- You mostly work from your phone.
- You want to get a contract signed by people who will not create an account.
- You would rather describe a change than learn editing tools.
Who should stay with Acrobat
- You need OCR on scanned documents, redaction or bates numbering.
- You do print production or work with complex forms.
- You work offline or in a managed company environment.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free alternative to Adobe Acrobat?
Yes. Klevo is free to download and includes free AI edits every day. Klevo is free to download and includes free AI edits every day. Pro removes the daily limit: in the phone app through the App Store or Google Play, or on the web for $7.99 a month or $29.99 a year.
Can Klevo open PDFs made in Acrobat?
Yes. Klevo opens standard PDFs. Text-based documents work best; scanned pages need OCR, which Klevo does not do.
Can I edit a PDF without Adobe on my phone?
Yes. Open the PDF in Klevo on iPhone or Android and type the change. See iPhone and Android guides.
Does Klevo replace Acrobat Sign?
For everyday agreements, yes: send a link and people sign in their browser. In many places, including under the US ESIGN Act and the EU eIDAS Regulation, electronic signatures are legally recognized for most everyday agreements. Some documents, such as wills or certain property deeds, have extra requirements. Klevo appends a certificate page recording each signer’s name, the time, IP address and device.
Updated October 22, 2026 · by the Klevo team at RRDL Limited