Foxit PDF Reader AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Ebook Readers

The best Ebook Reader alternative to Foxit PDF Reader is SumatraPDF, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Foxit PDF Reader and 15 are Ebook Readers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Ebook Reader alternatives to Foxit PDF Reader are Okular, KDAN PDF, Evince and MuPDF.

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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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    Comments about SumatraPDF as an Alternative to Foxit PDF Reader
    Comment summary: Foxit PDF Reader is praised for its flexibility in managing annotations and its clear interface, though users dislike the promotional ribbon. SumatraPDF is favored for its lightweight, open-source design, supporting multiple formats, and handling vector graphics effectively. Many users appreciate SumatraPDF for being distraction-free and stable, while a minority criticize it for being overly simplistic with limited features.
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
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    Sumatra is a good alternative because 1) wide range of formats supported, and 2) it's open source.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    28

    Foxit can edit PDF files too. Sumatra is just a viewer.

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

    This is the best I'm aware of for now: You can remove or add annotations anytime, even after saving the document (unlike Okular). Most effectively clear interface (unlike Adobe Acrobat). Only bothering thing : the ad ribbon on the top-right for upgrading to a paid plan. BUT you get rid of it by selecting "Comment" or "View" in toolsbar and continue reading.

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    • Most users think SumatraPDF is a great Foxit PDF Reader alternative.

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

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

    • SumatraPDF is Free and Open SourceFoxit PDF Reader is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • SumatraPDF is Privacy focusedFoxit PDF Reader is not according to our users
  2. Okular icon

    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 Foxit PDF Reader
    jadethaum
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    It's good, but clunky. I'll keep looking for something a little smoother but until then it's a good move to get away from Foxit.

    Guest
    Positive
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    How it deals with comments is great and it's open source, on any platform I use.

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

    looks better than SumatraPDF and KDE is a respected company

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Okular icon

    • Most users think Okular is a great Foxit PDF Reader alternative.

    • Okular is the most popular Linux alternative to Foxit PDF Reader.

    • Okular is Free and Open SourceFoxit PDF Reader is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Okular is Privacy focusedFoxit PDF Reader is not according to our users
  4. KDAN PDF icon

    KDAN PDF

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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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    Comments about KDAN PDF as an Alternative to Foxit PDF Reader
    Rosalind Morris
    Positive
    12

    PDF Reader is faster and has a clear interface

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    • Almost everyone thinks KDAN PDF is a great Foxit PDF Reader alternative.

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

    • KDAN PDF is Freemium and ProprietaryFoxit PDF Reader is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • KDAN PDF is Privacy focusedFoxit PDF Reader is not according to our users
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    Evince

     459 likes
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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
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    Comments about Evince as an Alternative to Foxit PDF Reader
    tibi97427
    Negative
    -3

    Because Evince is only for Linux

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    • Some users think Evince is a great Foxit PDF Reader alternative, some don't.

    • Evince is Free and Open SourceFoxit PDF Reader is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Evince is Minimalistic and Privacy focusedFoxit PDF Reader is not according to our users
  6. 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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  7. Papers icon

    Papers

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    A clear, simple Ul
     
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    GoodReader

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    With GoodReader on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, you can read virtually anything, anywhere. Books, movies, maps, pictures; GoodReader puts it all in a single app, right in your pocket.

    81 GoodReader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    PDF Reflow
    Reading PDF
    Import your files
     
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    zathura

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    Zathura is a highly customizable and functional document viewer. It provides a minimalistic and space saving interface as well as an easy usage that mainly focuses on keyboard interaction.

    69 zathura alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • MacPorts
    • Homebrew
    Bestfit
     
  12. Shelf (Maui Applications) icon

    Shelf (Maui Applications)

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    Shelf is a convergent document viewer that supports PDF and EPUB files. With Shelf, you can organize your document collection by creating tags, like other Maui applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
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    EBookDroid

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    EBookDroid is an open source (GPL'ed) document viewer for Android based on the VuDroid code base.

    57 EBookDroid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Comments about EBookDroid as an Alternative to Foxit PDF Reader
    qutaibamelodeth
    Positive
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    Best Android PDF reader, has auto cropping and other awesome features.

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

    • EBookDroid is Free and ProprietaryFoxit PDF Reader is Free Personal and Proprietary
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    Orion Viewer

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    Orion is a pdf, djvu, xps and cbz file viewer for Android devices, based on mupdf and DjVuLibre libraries.

    36 Orion Viewer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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