Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Every PDF and e-sign tool you need, all in one place — embedded in Google Drive™.
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Security Audit & Administration tool for Google SaaS Apps.
| Metric | Adobe Acrobat: PDF edit, convert, sign tools | Managed Methods - West |
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| Rating | 4.3 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 1.9k | 1 |
| Active installs | 26,671,371+ | 3,848,640+ |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free of charge with paid features | Free of charge trial |
Based on the data on this page, Managed Methods - West is the stronger choice for most Google Workspace Marketplace admins — 5.0★ vs Adobe Acrobat: PDF edit, convert, sign tools's 4.3★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: Adobe Acrobat: PDF edit, convert, sign tools at Free of charge with paid features, Managed Methods - West at Free of charge trial. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
Adobe Acrobat: PDF edit, convert, sign tools has the larger user base (1,924 reviews vs 1), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Managed Methods - West's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage admins who need fast install and low risk should default to Managed Methods - West; mid-market and enterprise admins with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Adobe Acrobat: PDF edit, convert, sign tools's 1,924-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Managed Methods - West's broader-but-shallower coverage.
This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Google Workspace Marketplace listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Adobe Acrobat: PDF edit, convert, sign tools audit • Managed Methods - West audit
Both Adobe Acrobat: PDF edit, convert, sign tools and Managed Methods - West offer paid plans only. Adobe Acrobat: PDF edit, convert, sign tools starts at Free of charge with paid features; Managed Methods - West starts at Free of charge trial. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Managed Methods - West has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 1 reviews) compared to Adobe Acrobat: PDF edit, convert, sign tools (4.3★ from 1,924 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
Managed Methods - West holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.3★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Google Workspace Marketplace. Adobe Acrobat: PDF edit, convert, sign tools has the deeper published review base (1,924 vs 1), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.
Adobe Acrobat: PDF edit, convert, sign tools typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1,924 reviews). Managed Methods - West typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Adobe Acrobat: PDF edit, convert, sign tools and Managed Methods - West both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Managed Methods - West" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
