| Need | Standard | Pro | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Create, edit, combine, export PDFs | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fill & sign, send for e-signature (basic) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Redaction (permanent removal) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Compare files | No | Yes | Yes |
| Bates numbering and print preflight | No | Yes | Yes |
| AI Assistant (unlimited) | Add-on | Add-on | Included |
| PDF Spaces | No | No | Yes |
| Adobe Express (Premium) | No | No | Yes |
Rule of thumb
- Viewing and commenting only → free Acrobat Reader.
- Office staff who edit and combine PDFs → Acrobat Standard.
- Legal, compliance, HR, finance, anyone handling personal data → Acrobat Pro (for redaction and compare).
- Teams reading lots of long documents (tenders, reports) and wanting AI → Acrobat Studio.
Promotions
Adobe runs periodic promotions on Acrobat Studio for teams and enterprise. Ask your reseller for current promo pricing — it can make Studio close to Pro.
Indicative prices
Commercial list prices (MYR per user per year)
Indicative Adobe MSRP per unit per year from the October 2026 Malaysia VIP Marketplace Commercial price list, excluding taxes. Build an estimate →
| Plan | 1–9 | 10–49 | 100+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acrobat Standard for teams | RM 927.65 | RM 881.24 | RM 834.83 |
| Acrobat Pro for teams | RM 1,309.85 | RM 1,244.33 | RM 1,178.81 |
| Acrobat Studio for teams | RM 1,637.45 | RM 1,555.55 | RM 1,473.65 |
| AI Assistant for Acrobat for teams | RM 272.45 | RM 272.45 | RM 272.45 |
FAQ
Does Acrobat Pro include Acrobat Sign?
Acrobat Pro and Studio include basic e-signature sending. For workflows, templates at scale, integrations and Power Automate automation, you need Acrobat Sign Solutions.
Can we mix Standard and Pro?
Yes. Most organisations buy Pro for a subset of users and Standard for the rest.
Related
Licensing terms change. This guide reflects our understanding at the time of writing and is not an official Adobe or Microsoft document — confirm current terms with your reseller.