We looked at several top PDF editors to see what they offer and how they stack up against each other. That has given rise to a wealth of alternatives with varying features and costs. Historically, Adobe Acrobat has been the best option, but it has also been the most expensive, often putting it out of reach of individuals and small businesses. PDF Complete Office Edition 4.2: Best budget option.But inevitably, particularly in a business setting, you’ll need to edit a PDF file and that usually requires upgrading to a premium PDF editor. Much of the time you can get by with a free PDF reader to review and comment on these files. Though it’s nearly 25 years old, the PDF may be more useful than ever in our increasingly multi-device, cross-platform world.