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# Compare Microsoft Lens vs Adobe Acrobat

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> Detailed comparison between Microsoft Lens and Adobe Acrobat. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Microsoft Lens | Adobe Acrobat |
| **Overall rating** | 4.5/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 274 | 4170 |
| **Starting Price** | - | US$19.99 |
| **Free Trial** | - | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Phone Support | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | Documentation | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Microsoft Lens

Optical character recognition tool that enables businesses of all sizes to convert whiteboard data, documents, and pictures into PDF files that integrates with OneNote and OneDrive.

### Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Acrobat is used by professionals, students, teachers, government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses needing PDF creation, editing, and e-signature tools.

## Key features

### Microsoft Lens

- Convert to PDF
- Data Extraction
- Data Import/Export
- Document Conversion
- Document Imaging
- Document Storage
- File Sharing
- Full Text Search
- Multiple Output Formats
- Offline Access
- PDF Conversion
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage
- Text Editing
- Text Extraction
- Third-Party Integrations

### Adobe Acrobat

- Convert to PDF
- Customisable Templates
- Data Extraction
- Data Import/Export
- Document Conversion
- Document Imaging
- Document Storage
- Document Templates
- Encryption
- File Conversion
- File Sharing
- Full Text Search
- Multiple Output Formats
- Offline Access
- PDF Conversion
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage
- Text Editing
- Text Extraction
- Third-Party Integrations

## Links

- [View Microsoft Lens Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/193405/microsoft-office-lens)
- [View Adobe Acrobat Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1012240/adobe-acrobat-dc)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/193405/1012240/microsoft-office-lens/vs/adobe-acrobat-dc)

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