--- description: Learn how PDF Studio can help your business. GetApp provides users in South Africa with the most detailed information on software tools, prices and features. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: PDF Studio Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [PDF Editor Software](/directory/3776/pdf-editor/software) > [PDF Studio](/software/2047015/pdf-studio) # PDF Studio Canonical: https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2047015/pdf-studio Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2047015/pdf-studio?page=2) > PDF Studio is an on-premise PDF editing software that is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. It includes several features and tools to complete PDF editing workflows. Users can create PDFs, scan documents, fill in forms, secure sensitive documents, edit pages, and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 59 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 59 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Apryse - **Location**: Penticton, Canada - **Founded**: 1996 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$99,00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: PDF Studio Standard: $99 one-time fee PDF Studio Pro: $139 one-time fee A single-user license includes 2 computers. Volume discounts, academia discounts, and non-profit discounts are available. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, South Africa, United States ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Annotations - Batch Processing - Collaboration Tools - Convert to PDF - Delete Pages - Digital Signature - Document Storage - Electronic Signature - Forms Management - Full Text Search - Image Editing - Merge/Append Files - Offline Access - Optical Character Recognition - PDF Conversion - Side-by-Side Comparison - Text Editing - Watermarking ## Integrations (4 total) - Docusign - Dropbox Business - Google Drive - OneDrive ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base ## Category - [PDF Editor Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/3776/pdf-editor/software) ## Related Categories - [PDF Editor Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/3776/pdf-editor/software) - [OCR Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/1571/ocr/software) - [PDF Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/1323/pdf/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The tool bar is tough to navigate and the interface could use a modern refresh. > > I could do actions I was unable to do on other PDF software, it's friendly user and simplify the work that needs to be done. ----- ### "Professional Top-notch PDF Studio" — 5.0/5 > **John** | *14 November 2022* | Online Media | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Create PDFs from Word documents, images, and scanned documents with the help of PDF Studio. In my experience using it on a regular basis, it is more than adequate for the PDF-related tasks you describe. Marking up your drawings is a breeze, and you can lock all comments so that nobody but you can make changes to them. In addition, the vault function is useful. This program can be accessed from any device with an internet connection, including phones, tablets, laptops, and even Whatsapp and email. > > **Cons**: The only thing I don't like about it is that it doesn't come with every watermark header and footer needed for construction drawings. I've done a ton of work on this that PDF-XChange can't. We believe the prices are reasonable all around. > > PDF Studio has become an integral part of our daily routine, enabling us to quickly and easily read all of the relevant data science notes. It has everything you need to read PDFs and Word documents before sending them off to be processed by other businesses. With its help, the drawings are annotated. ----- ### "Affordable and great customer services but difficult to use" — 3.0/5 > **Nick** | *29 November 2022* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 4.0/10 > > **Pros**: The app is cheaper than others and the customer services is great with quick response to inquiries. > > **Cons**: It's really difficult to use, especially if you have used Acrobat before. Text addition: you can't change the font type or size. Once you have added the text, you cannot edit it any more. With Acrobat, I simply double clicked on the added text to edit it.Signature: The signature photo is always on top of the text so it has to resize to fit in the box without covering the line.Convert PDF to Excel: It cannot convert to Excel properly. Mostly it put all the data into a single cell.I haven't tried other tools yet but such above tools make me disappointed. ----- ### "A Good Alternative To More Expensive PDF Softwares" — 4.0/5 > **Michael** | *31 March 2022* | Internet | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: We use this as an alternative to more expensive softwares that require a subscription. Besides a few polish issues, it meets everyone of our needs with pdf documents. > > **Cons**: The UI is outdated and it's hard to convince people who have used other softwares to use this one instead, but that's not the fault of the product. ----- ### "Excellent PDF For my work" — 4.0/5 > **sara** | *05 August 2021* | Design | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: 1. Windows has full OS compatibility. 2. The ease with which it can be used. 3.Updated on a regular basis. > > **Cons**: i dont have anything to dislike in the software until now. > > He helped me with the tasks i work on and it was always the right choice for me because of his easy and speed. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2047015/pdf-studio?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2047015/pdf-studio) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | ----- ## Structured Data