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The best 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 18 are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Foxit PDF Reader are Okular, Document Viewer, doPDF and qpdfview.

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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

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    • 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.
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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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    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
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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
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    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
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    doPDF

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    doPDF allows you to freely convert documents to PDF files. It installs as a printer driver, enabling you to print from any Windows application.

    88 doPDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  7. qpdfview icon

    qpdfview

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    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.

    77 qpdfview alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Haiku
    • Qt
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  8. PDF Viewer Pro by PSPDFKit icon

    PDF Viewer Pro by PSPDFKit

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    PDF Viewer Pro is a fast and beautiful app, allowing you to view, search, and annotate PDF documents with ease on your iPhone and iPad.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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    PDF4QT

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    Open-source PDF viewer and editor using Qt framework, featuring hardware-accelerated rendering, encryption, multithreading, text-to-speech, annotation tools, form filling, high-res monitor support, document compression, audio book conversion, and signature validation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  11. Ashampoo PDF Free icon

    Ashampoo PDF Free

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    Ashampoo PDF Free is a software for opening, reading, and creating PDF files. It includes a built-in printer driver for generating PDFs from any Windows application, a compact and fast PDF reader, and the ability to fill out interactive and static forms.

    76 Ashampoo PDF Free alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  12. PDFChef icon

    PDFChef

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    PDFChef enhances document management with cross-platform support on PC, Mac, iOS, and browsers. It offers text-editing, page rearranging, conversion tools, and cloud-based sharing. Supporting various file formats, it also enables users to add signatures directly to PDFs for swift document finalization.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    zathura

     45 likes
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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
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  15. Perfect PDF Reader icon

    Perfect PDF Reader

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    Perfect PDF Reader functionality:

    • open, read, display any PDF file
    • print PDF documents
    • export PDF as plain text
    • export PDF by the page as images (not available in Adobe Reader!)
    • great number of navigation and display modes, zoom
    • rotate pages
    • send PDF file via email.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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