Open source · MIT core Linux Self-hostable
Self-host
Runs on your own Linux server, with Docker files in the repo. Setup docs are on stirlingpdf.com.
Free alternatives to Adobe Acrobat Pro
Swap Adobe Acrobat Pro for Stirling-PDF or Okular and stop paying $239.88/yr.
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Prices and project data checked · How we check
$239.88/yr Acrobat Pro Verified on adobe.com, Oct 17, 2026
2 alternatives
GPL-2.0-or-later · not verified Linux Arch/AUR
Install
$ sudo pacman -S okular$ flatpak install flathub org.kde.okularAt a glance
| Alternative | License | Linux | AUR | Self-host | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stirling-PDF | MIT core open source | Yes | — | Yes | 94.3k★ |
| Okular | GPL-2.0-or-later unverified | Yes | Yes | No | 1.5k★ |
Adobe Acrobat Pro alternatives: questions
- Is there a free alternative to Adobe Acrobat Pro?
- Yes. The 2 free alternatives are Stirling-PDF (open source, MIT core) and Okular (GPL-2.0-or-later, license not verified).
- How much does Adobe Acrobat Pro cost?
- Adobe Acrobat Pro's Acrobat Pro plan costs $19.99 a month, which is $239.88 a year (annual plan, billed monthly). Source: the official pricing page at adobe.com, checked Oct 17, 2026.
- Which Adobe Acrobat Pro alternatives run on Linux?
- Stirling-PDF (self-hosted server; web UI) and Okular (Arch extra: okular; Flathub: org.kde.okular).
- Can you self-host a Adobe Acrobat Pro alternative?
- Yes. Stirling-PDF runs on your own server. Okular is a desktop app.
- Are these Adobe Acrobat Pro alternatives open source?
- Okular's license couldn't be verified automatically. Stirling-PDF (MIT core) is open source.
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