Evince Alternatives for Windows

Evince is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is SumatraPDF, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Evince and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Evince are Okular, Foxit PDF Reader, Xournal++ and KDAN PDF.

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  1. SumatraPDF icon

    SumatraPDF

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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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Some users think SumatraPDF is a great Evince alternative, some don't.

    • SumatraPDF is the most popular Windows alternative to Evince.

    • SumatraPDF is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Evince.

    • SumatraPDF is Free and Open SourceEvince is also Free and Open Source
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    Okular

     478 likes
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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
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    Comments about Okular as an Alternative to Evince
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    dszalkowski
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    More features than Evince.

    flexid2000
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    An outstanding feature of Okular is that changed files are automatically reloaded, very handy for certain workflows.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    inventor500
    Positive
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    Okular is very similar to Evince. However, it does not seem to have the ability to jump to a specific page in a large document.

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    • Most users think Okular is a great Evince alternative.

    • Okular is the most popular Linux alternative to Evince.

    • Okular is Free and Open SourceEvince is also Free and Open Source
  4. Foxit PDF Reader icon

    Foxit PDF Reader

     1374 likes
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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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    • This alternative is disputed. Foxit PDF Reader is a legitimate Evince alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

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

    • Foxit PDF Reader is Free Personal and ProprietaryEvince is Free and Open Source
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    Xournal++

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    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.

    54 Xournal++ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. KDAN PDF icon

    KDAN PDF

     185 likes
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    Comprehensive solution for editing, signing, form filling, OCR scanning, commenting, converting, and redacting PDFs, with AI-driven analysis and content extraction, data export to spreadsheets, text-to-speech, seamless use across desktop and mobile, and batch processing.

    257 KDAN PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Almost everyone thinks KDAN PDF is a great Evince alternative.

    • KDAN PDF is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Evince.

    • KDAN PDF is Freemium and ProprietaryEvince is Free and Open Source
  8. MuPDF icon

    MuPDF

     157 likes
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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
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    Probably the fastest PDF viewer around. Brilliant vim-like usage.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think MuPDF is a great Evince alternative, some don't.

    • MuPDF is Free and Open SourceEvince is also Free and Open Source
  10. PDFgear icon

    PDFgear

     54 likes
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    Read, edit, convert, merge, and sign PDF files across devices, for completely free and without signing up.

    44 PDFgear alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • PDFgear is the most popular Web-based alternative to Evince.

    • PDFgear is Free and ProprietaryEvince is Free and Open Source
  11. Adobe Acrobat Reader icon

    Adobe Acrobat Reader

     443 likes
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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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Linwood Butterfly

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    Butterfly is a note-taking app where your ideas come first. You can paint, add texts, and export them easily on every device. This app works on android, windows, linux, and in the web.

    44 Linwood Butterfly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • AltStore
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    • Linwood Butterfly is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Evince.

    • Linwood Butterfly is Free and Open SourceEvince is also Free and Open Source
    • Linwood Butterfly is CustomizableEvince is not according to our users
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    Sioyek

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

    37 Sioyek alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Xodo

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    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.

    115 Xodo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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    • Xodo is the most popular commercial alternative to Evince.

    • Xodo is Paid and ProprietaryEvince is Free and Open Source
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