Nitro PDF Reader AlternativesPDF Readers and other similar apps like Nitro PDF Reader

Nitro PDF Reader is described as 'Offers features and functionality far beyond typical PDF readers, and makes working with PDF easier than ever before' and is a very popular PDF Reader in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Nitro PDF Reader for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Web-based apps. The best Nitro PDF Reader alternative is SumatraPDF, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Nitro PDF Reader are Okular, Foxit PDF Reader, Evince and MuPDF.

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  1. SumatraPDF icon
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    This free, open-source viewer for Windows supports multiple formats like PDF, eBooks (ePub, Mobi), CHM, and Comic Books (CBZ, CBR). Prioritizing simplicity and speed, it offers a lightweight, portable design with a minimalist interface, catering to users seeking fast and efficient document viewing.

    108 SumatraPDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
     
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    Sumatra PDF is fast, light on memory and CPU, and it can handle many open documents without slowing down an old PC. For just reading and viewing PDF documents, nothing beats Sumatra PDF. Yes, there are other good PDF viewers out there, but they're not better, only different.

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    • Almost everyone thinks SumatraPDF is a great Nitro PDF Reader alternative.

    • SumatraPDF is the most popular Windows alternative to Nitro PDF Reader.

    • SumatraPDF is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Nitro PDF Reader.

    • SumatraPDF is Free and Open SourceNitro PDF Reader is Freemium and Proprietary
    • SumatraPDF is Lightweight and Privacy focusedNitro PDF Reader is not according to our users
  2. Okular icon
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    Multi-platform document viewer offering extensive format support, including PDF, comics, images, EPUB, and Markdown, with annotation tools, sidebar previews, text-to-speech, DRM management, cross-platform compatibility, and integration with KDE Frameworks libraries.

    112 Okular alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
     
    • Okular is the most popular Linux alternative to Nitro PDF Reader.

    • Okular is Free and Open SourceNitro PDF Reader is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Okular is Lightweight and Privacy focusedNitro PDF Reader is not according to our users
  3. Foxit PDF Reader icon
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    Foxit Reader offers a lightweight PDF viewing experience across multiple platforms with features such as annotation, form filling, signing, cloud storage integration, collaborative review options, heightened security via Trust Manager, and organizational tools like Group Policy and XML Configuration.

    119 Foxit PDF Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • ReactOS
     
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    • Almost everyone thinks Foxit PDF Reader is a great Nitro PDF Reader alternative.

    • Foxit PDF Reader is the most popular Mac alternative to Nitro PDF Reader.

    • Foxit PDF Reader is Free Personal and ProprietaryNitro PDF Reader is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Foxit PDF Reader is LightweightNitro PDF Reader is not according to our users
  4. Evince icon
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    Evince (or GNOME Document Viewer) is a document viewer for multiple document formats: PDF, Postscript, djvu, tiff, dvi, XPS, SyncTex support with gedit, comics books (cbr,cbz,cb7 and cbt) and others. See Supported Document Formats for details.

    115 Evince alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
     
  5. MuPDF icon
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    MuPDF offers a highly versatile PDF, XPS, and eBook interpreter, customizable as a renderer, viewer, or toolkit. Features include digital signatures, redactions, form filling, annotations, and page manipulation, ideal for mobile, eBooks, and embedded apps supporting Java, C++, and Python.

    89 MuPDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Xfce
     
    • MuPDF is the most popular Android alternative to Nitro PDF Reader.

    • MuPDF is Free and Open SourceNitro PDF Reader is Freemium and Proprietary
    • MuPDF is LightweightNitro PDF Reader is not according to our users
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    Seamlessly view, annotate, and collaborate on PDFs with freehand drawing and sticky notes. Utilize cloud storage for effortless access and upgrade for advanced editing and conversion to formats like Word and Excel.

    107 Adobe Acrobat Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Nitro PDF Reader.

    • Adobe Acrobat Reader is Freemium and ProprietaryNitro PDF Reader is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader is LightweightNitro PDF Reader is not according to our users
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    PDF-XChange Viewer is an alternative viewer for PDF files that enables you to view and annotate PDF files. You can add text, sticky notes, and other annotations and save them to the file, which will be compatible with the standard Adobe Acrobat Reader.

    59 PDF-XChange Viewer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
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    PDF Viewer (aka pdf.js) is a new revolutionary extension using web standard technologies that allows you to display within Mozilla Firefox almost all PDF files found on the web without a plugin.

    82 Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  9. PDFCreator icon
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    PDFCreator allows you to convert any document into a PDF by acting as a virtual printer. It offers features like merging, digital signatures, password protection, and automation for efficient workflows. Its user-friendly settings help you optimize your PDFs easily.

    100 PDFCreator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Sioyek icon
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    Sioyek is a PDF viewer with minimal interface optimized for reading research papers and technical books.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Create, Convert, Review and Edit PDF Documents on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    170 Qoppa PDF Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
     
    • Qoppa PDF Studio is the most popular commercial alternative to Nitro PDF Reader.

    • Qoppa PDF Studio is Paid and ProprietaryNitro PDF Reader is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Qoppa PDF Studio is LightweightNitro PDF Reader is not according to our users
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