Drawboard PDF AlternativesOnly apps categorised as PDF Readers

The best PDF Reader alternative to Drawboard PDF is Okular, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Drawboard PDF and many of them are PDF Readers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting PDF Reader alternatives to Drawboard PDF are Foxit PDF Reader, Xournal++, Evince and KOReader.

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  1. Okular icon

    Okular

     480 likes

    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.

    114 Okular alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
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    Comments about Okular as an Alternative to Drawboard PDF
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    The annotation for okular doesn't function as seamless drawing on a PDF

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    dsohad
    Positive
    -1

    The pen isnt work with this app.

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    • Okular is Free and Open SourceDrawboard PDF is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Okular is Lightweight and Privacy focusedDrawboard PDF is not according to our users
  2. Foxit PDF Reader icon

    Foxit PDF Reader

     1376 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.

    121 Foxit PDF Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • ReactOS
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    Comments about Foxit PDF Reader as an Alternative to Drawboard PDF
    Guest
    Positive
    4

    You can write into the PDF, underline text, ... Similar features to Drawboard PDF even in the free version.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Pencil and free flow handwriting isn't supported well with Foxit

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    violoncello
    Negative
    1

    doesn't allow handwritten annotations with a stylus

    3 of 4 comments
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    • Foxit PDF Reader is Free Personal and ProprietaryDrawboard PDF is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Foxit PDF Reader is LightweightDrawboard PDF is not according to our users
  4. Xournal++ icon

    Xournal++

     187 likes

    Handwritten note-taking and PDF annotation using pen input and pressure sensitivity, shape drawing, customizable toolbar layouts, image insertion, audio recording, multi-language options, LaTeX integration, and complete export in PDF or PNG formats across all platforms.

    55 Xournal++ alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Evince icon

    Evince

     460 likes

    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
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  7. KOReader icon

    KOReader

     73 likes

    An ebook reader application supporting PDF, DjVu, EPUB, FB2 and many more formats, running on Kindle, Kobo, PocketBook, Linux and Android devices.

    69 KOReader alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • AppImageHub
    • Kobo Books
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android Tablet
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  8. Xodo icon

    Xodo

     71 likes

    Xodo is the ultimate cross-platform PDF viewer and annotator. Powerful, fast, and optimized for all phones and tablets, Xodo makes it easy to access, edit, share, sync, manage, sign, and more.

    116 Xodo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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    Comments about Xodo as an Alternative to Drawboard PDF
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Free. has Stylus and gesture support for windows tablets.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    XODO is free and has the option to add new pages into the PDF. In Drawboard PDF you only can add blank pages for free.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Xodo is Paid and ProprietaryDrawboard PDF is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Xodo is LightweightDrawboard PDF is not according to our users
  10. Adobe Acrobat Reader icon

    Adobe Acrobat Reader

     443 likes

    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.

    108 Adobe Acrobat Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Adobe Acrobat Reader as an Alternative to Drawboard PDF
    Guest
    Negative
    8

    limited annotation capabilities. Cannot write directly onto pdf like in drawboard.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    violoncello
    Negative
    0

    doesn't allow for handwritten annotations with a stylus

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    • Adobe Acrobat Reader is Freemium and ProprietaryDrawboard PDF is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader is LightweightDrawboard PDF is not according to our users
  12. Papers icon

    Papers

     12 likes

    A document viewer for the GNOME desktop. You can view, search or annotate documents in many different formats.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    A clear, simple Ul
     
  13. Skim icon

    Skim

     92 likes

    PDF viewer for macOS supports scientific papers, annotations, highlights, bookmarks, split view, exporting notes, AppleScript, multiple annotation types, bibliography integration, full-screen, search, and compatibility with various macOS versions.

    87 Skim alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    The PDF Window
     
  14. Atril icon

    Atril

     15 likes

    Atril is a simple multi-page document viewer. It can display and print PostScript (PS), Encapsulated PostScript (EPS), DJVU, DVI, XPS and Portable Document Format (PDF) files. When supported by the document, it also allows searching for text, copying text to the clipboard...

    107 Atril alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  15. qpdfview icon

    qpdfview

     44 likes

    qpdfview is a Qt-based tabbed document viewer using the Poppler library for PDF rendering and CUPS for printing. Support for the DjVu and PostScript formats can be added via plugins.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Haiku
    • Qt
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