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Paid plans start at $0.08/mo. There's also a free plan.
PDF Studio Pro is listed at $179 for a one-time license, with volume pricing of $129–$89 per unit for 2–249 units. The lowest listed rate is $0.08 per student/month for a campus license, billed yearly and priced by FTE. PDF Studio Standard’s historical $99 price is not a current standalone option. The bigger catch: Qoppa says PDF Studio is no longer supported and directs users to Xodo PDF Studio. Xodo lists monthly and annual plans, plus a perpetual option.
01Every plan, line by line
| Plan | Billed annually | Billed monthly | Built for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qoppa custom quote | — | Quote | Buyers seeking a Qoppa license |
| PDF Studio Pro | — | Quote | Individuals needing advanced PDF tools |
| PDF Studio Standard | — | Quote | Individuals needing standard PDF tools |
| PDF Studio Campus Wide License | $0.08 | — | Universities covering students and staff |
| Xodo PDF Studio | $9.99 | $12.99 | PDF Studio buyers switching to Xodo |
| PDF Studio Viewer | — | Quote | Users needing a free PDF reader |
Add-ons and overages
- Add Third Computer to Existing License: price not published
What a team pays per month
| Plan | 1 seat | 5 seats | 10 seats | 25 seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xodo PDF Studio | $9.99 | $49.95 | $99.90 | $249.75 |
02What the plan grid doesn't tell you
Third computer costs extra
The license key covers 2 computers. The price to add a third computer is not published.
Campus fees vary
Campus pricing depends on FTE counts: $1–$5 per student yearly and $10–$20 per faculty or staff member yearly.
Xodo prices differ by listing
Xodo lists $12.99 monthly or $9.99 monthly billed yearly; some desktop listings show $19.99/month.
Trial terms are unclear
Xodo lists a 3-day trial. PDF Studio’s trial length is not published.
03Which plan should you buy?
| If you are… | Get | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals needing advanced tools | PDF Studio Pro | $179 one-time; one license key covers 2 computers. Volume pricing is listed for 2–249 units. |
| Universities covering their community | PDF Studio Campus Wide License | Yearly FTE-based pricing covers university-owned and personal desktops; student and staff rates differ. |
| Buyers who need ongoing support | Xodo PDF Studio | Qoppa directs PDF Studio buyers here for ongoing updates and support; monthly, annual, and perpetual options are listed. |
04Is PDF Studio worth the money?
PDF Studio Pro’s one-time $179 price may suit someone who wants advanced desktop PDF tools without a recurring plan. But the purchase has a clear limitation: Qoppa says PDF Studio is no longer supported and directs buyers to Xodo for ongoing updates and support. The free Viewer is a reader, not the full editor. If continued support matters, compare Xodo’s listed $119.88 yearly billing and $240 perpetual option against Pro before choosing; some Xodo listings show a different monthly price.
PDF Studio pricing FAQ
How much is a PDF editor license?
PDF Studio Pro is listed at $179 for a one-time license. A single-copy evaluation conversion is listed at $149, and volume pricing runs from $129 to $89 per unit for 2–249 units. The license key covers 2 computers; adding a third has no published price.
Is the PDF suite actually free?
No free full editing plan is listed for PDF Studio. PDF Studio Viewer is a free PDF reader. The full Pro license is listed at $179 one-time, while the historical $99 Standard license is no longer offered as a new standalone license.
Is there a premium PDF editor available?
PDF Studio Pro is the advanced PDF Studio license, listed at $179 one-time. However, Qoppa says PDF Studio is no longer supported and directs users to Xodo PDF Studio for ongoing updates and support. Xodo lists $12.99 monthly, $9.99 monthly billed yearly, and a $240 perpetual option.
Is Adobe PDF Pro free?
The published pricing information does not list Adobe Acrobat Pro’s current price or establish whether it is free. For comparison, PDF Studio Pro is listed at $179 one-time, while PDF Studio Viewer is a free reader. Check Adobe’s current pricing directly before comparing total costs.