PDFedit is a free PDF editor for Unix-like operating systems (including Cygwin on top of Windows). It does not support editing protected or encrypted PDF files or word processor-style text manipulation.
License: Open Source
Adobe Acrobat DC is a comprehensive PDF solution with advanced features like OCR, multimedia support, and a subscription model, making it ideal for professional use. In contrast, PDFedit is a lightweight, open-source tool suitable for basic PDF editing tasks, but lacks the advanced functionalities of Acrobat.