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
     1684 likes

    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.

    118 SumatraPDF alternatives

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    • Windows
     
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  2. Okular icon
     495 likes

    Multi-platform document viewer supporting PDF, ePub, comics, images, and Markdown with annotation, digital signature verification, tabbed interface, sidebar navigation, text selection, text-to-speech, magnifier, search, dark mode, and plugin support.

    124 Okular alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
     
  3. Foxit PDF Reader icon
     1382 likes

    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.

    135 Foxit PDF Reader alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • ReactOS
     
  4. Evince icon
     464 likes

    Supports viewing and editing PDF annotations, displays multiple formats such as PDF, Postscript, DjVu, comic books, TIFF, DVI, XPS, remembers per-document zoom and position, features search, table-of-contents navigation, SyncTeX integration, and printing.

    125 Evince alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • GNOME
     
  5. MuPDF icon
     164 likes

    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.

    97 MuPDF alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Xfce
     
  6. 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.

    125 Adobe Acrobat Reader alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. 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

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  8. 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.

    90 Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js) alternatives

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    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  9. PDFCreator icon
     263 likes

    PDFCreator is a virtual PDF printer that converts any printable document into a PDF file. It works with all Windows applications, including Word, Excel, browsers, and design tools.

    114 PDFCreator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Sioyek icon
     24 likes

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

    43 Sioyek alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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