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 17 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

     1701 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.

    127 SumatraPDF alternatives

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    • Windows
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    SumatraPDF vs Foxit PDF Reader Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    17

    Sumatra is a good alternative because 1) wide range of formats supported, and 2) it's open source.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    28

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

    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.

    3 of 11 comments
    • SumatraPDF is Free and Open SourceFoxit PDF Reader is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • SumatraPDF is Privacy focused and CustomizableFoxit PDF Reader is not according to our users
  2. Okular icon

    Okular

     509 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.

    129 Okular alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
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    Okular vs Foxit PDF Reader Comments
    jadethaum
    Positive
    0

    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
    1

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

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    looks better than SumatraPDF and KDE is a respected company

    • 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

     187 likes

    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.

    288 KDAN PDF alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Your All-in-One PDF Editor
     
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    KDAN PDF vs Foxit PDF Reader Comments
    Rosalind Morris
    Positive
    12

    PDF Reader is faster and has a clear interface

    • 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
  5. Evince icon

    Evince

     465 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.

    Cost / License

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • GNOME
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    Evince vs Foxit PDF Reader Comments
    tibi97427
    Negative
    -3

    Because Evince is only for Linux

    • 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
  7. MuPDF icon

    MuPDF

     163 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.

    107 MuPDF alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Xfce
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  8. LEKTRA icon

    LEKTRA

     19 likes

    High-performance viewer for documents and images offering split tabs, customizable single or book layouts, portals for side-by-side sections, instant search, line highlight, annotation tools, link hints, searchable highlights, session management, and TOML config.

    56 LEKTRA alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. GoodReader icon

    GoodReader

     49 likes

    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.

    97 GoodReader alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
    PDF Reflow
     
  12. Papers icon

    Papers

     14 likes

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

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    • Linux Mobile
    A clear, simple Ul
     
  13. Shelf (Maui Applications) icon

    Shelf (Maui Applications)

     2 likes

    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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  14. EBookDroid icon

    EBookDroid

     29 likes

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

    67 EBookDroid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
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    EBookDroid vs Foxit PDF Reader Comments
    qutaibamelodeth
    Positive
    -2

    Best Android PDF reader, has auto cropping and other awesome features.

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