Paperwing · Office #39,766

What it is

Calls itself “PDF app”.

• Calls itself: PDF app

“Paperwing is a free, open-source PDF app for Windows and macOS”

Where it puts itself

Positions itself as an alternative to Adobe Acrobat. Rules out “account”, “subscription” and “upsells”.

• Alternative to: Adobe Acrobat
• Says it will not: account · subscription · upsells

“The free, open-source alternative to Adobe Acrobat”

“No account, no subscription, no upsells, and your files never leave your computer.”

What it costs

A free tier, free forever. No monthly plan.

• Monthly: no
• Free plan: free forever

“What you won't find: sign-in prompts, cloud nags, trial pop-ups, AI overlays, paywalled buttons or a monthly bill.”

“The free, open-source alternative to Adobe Acrobat”

How it runs

A desktop app for Windows and macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Open source.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: Windows · macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• Open source: yes

“Paperwing is a free, open-source PDF app for Windows and macOS”

“Paperwing is a free, open-source PDF app for Windows and macOS with Acrobat's layout and shortcuts.”

What it works with

Replaces Adobe Acrobat. Built on BentoPDF.

• Replaces: Adobe Acrobat
• Built on: BentoPDF

“The free, open-source alternative to Adobe Acrobat”

“Built on BentoPDF.”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up. Publishes docs.

• Trial asks for: nothing

“No account, no subscription, no upsells, and your files never leave your computer.”

“…docs -> https://github.com/rohanvijaykumar/paperwing/tree/main/docs”