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ABBYY FineReader vs Lumin
Both do 1 of the same PDF tools task. Below is what each says about its own limits and pricing, and how each ranks on signals we can measure or quote.
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ABBYY FineReader
ABBYY's latest AI-based OCR technology powers this PDF editor software. Use tool to convert files (PDF to Excel, PDF to Word, etc.), edit, share, collaborate & more!
Signals score: 4.1 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit pdf.abbyy.comB
Lumin
Automate agreements from draft to signature through one secure platform. Document creation, editing, and eSignatures trusted by 140+ million users worldwide.
Signals score: 3.8 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit www.luminpdf.comPricing, limits and privacy
- Free tier
- A: No free tier listed. A 7-day free trial with no payment required is offered.
- B: Free plan at $0: basic PDF editing, basic eSignatures, annotation of up to 3 docs, plus mobile and desktop apps. The limit is 3 docs per month; a doc counts once you share, download, print or sync it.
- Paid plan
- A: In USD for one standalone license: Standard (Windows) $99/year, $267/3 years or $16/month; Corporate (Windows) $165/year, $446/3 years or $24/month; Mac $69/year or $186/3 years (no monthly option). The page does not say whether prices vary by country.
- B: In USD: Starter from $9/month (10 docs per month); Pro $19/month per team (200 docs per month team-wide); Business $99/month per team; Enterprise is custom. All plans have a 7-day free trial. The page does not explain annual versus monthly billing and does not mention country-based pricing.
- Signup
- A: Product registration is required. Website purchases are managed through an ABBYY Checkout account tied to the purchase email.
- B: Not stated directly. The Free plan and trials link to a sign-up page.
- Watermark
- A: Not stated.
- B: Not stated.
- Where files go
- A: The privacy policy says ABBYY processes data uploaded to its cloud products, with no storage location named. Document contents of on-premise products stay with the customer. The FineReader PDF Mobile app processes on the device by default. No retention period for uploaded documents is given. The desktop FineReader PDF product is not specifically described.
- B: Per the privacy policy, all Lumin servers are in the United States. Files are processed for tasks like OCR and compression, including with OpenAI and Google Gemini integrations. File copies are kept only if you upload, convert or share them. Account deletion removes files within 30 days of request, though another section says immediately.
From each tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them. Sources are listed on each tool's page.
Compare on a task
Neither tool has been hands-on tested on these tasks yet, and we do not guess. Open a task to see both ranked with every other tool.
- Only ABBYY FineReader: OCR PDF
- Only Lumin: Sign PDF
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