GoodReader Alternatives for Android

GoodReader is not available for Android but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best Android alternative is Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to GoodReader and many of them are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to GoodReader are ReadEra, Xodo, Document Viewer and Noteshelf.

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GoodReader alternatives page was last updated Mar 13, 2024
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  1. Adobe Acrobat Reader icon

    Adobe Acrobat Reader

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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.

    102 Adobe Acrobat Reader alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Adobe Acrobat Reader screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Edit PDF
    2.  PDF annotation
    3.  Fill PDF Forms
    4.  Document Annotations
    5.  Create PDF files
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Combine PDF
    8.  Sign PDF files
    9.  Multi-tabs
    10.  OCR
    11.  PDF compression
    12.  No registration required

    Adobe Acrobat Reader VS GoodReader

     

    • Some users think Adobe Acrobat Reader is a great GoodReader alternative, some don't.

    • Adobe Acrobat Reader is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to GoodReader.

    • Adobe Acrobat Reader is Freemium and ProprietaryGoodReader is Paid and Proprietary
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader is LightweightGoodReader is not according to our users
  2. ReadEra icon

    ReadEra

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    Read book files in EPUB, PDF, DOC, DOCX, RTF, TXT, DJVU, FB2, MOBI and CHM formats. Supports chapters, bookmarks, page style. Saves the current reading position. Automatic detection and display of the list of all supported documents on your device.

    75 ReadEra alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    ReadEra screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Fullscreen support
    3.  Auto fetch album covers
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Material design

    ReadEra VS GoodReader

     
  4. Xodo icon

    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, mark up, sort, share, sync, manage, sign, and more with even the most complex PDF documents.

    114 Xodo alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    Xodo PDF - comment, highlight, underline & more

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Export to PDF
    4. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    5.  Sign PDF files
    6.  Annotations
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Combine PDF
    9.  Split PDF files
    10.  OCR
    11.  Real time collaboration
    12.  Split and merge PDF files

    Xodo VS GoodReader

     
    Comments about Xodo as an Alternative to GoodReader
    Guest
    Positive •Mar 16, 2019
    -4

    Ability to read Word as well as PDF documents

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    • Almost everyone thinks Xodo is a great GoodReader alternative.

    • Xodo is the most popular Web-based alternative to GoodReader.

    • Xodo is the most popular commercial alternative to GoodReader.

    • Xodo is Paid and ProprietaryGoodReader is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Xodo is LightweightGoodReader is not according to our users
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    Adobe Acrobat Reader

    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.

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  6. Document Viewer icon

    Document Viewer

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    Document Viewer is a highly customizable document viewer for Android, fork of the last GPL version of EBookDroid .

    155 Document Viewer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Discontinued

    The last version (2.7.4) was released in March 2016.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking

    Document Viewer VS GoodReader

     
  7. Noteshelf icon

    Noteshelf

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    Take beautiful handwritten notes or annotate PDFs on your iPad, and now even on your iPhone. With the new Noteshelf you can do all of the familiar, like type notes, record audio, draw shapes, sketch, sign contracts, fill forms, along with a lot of new, like add bookmarks, create...

    75 Noteshelf alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Chrome OS
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Windows
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    Top Noteshelf Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  PDF annotation
    3. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Markup examples
    7.  Visual Organization
    8.  Support for styluses
    9.  Voice Notes
    10.  Apple Pencil support
    11.  Protected by Password
    12.  Sync with iCloud

    Noteshelf VS GoodReader

     
  8. Sav PDF Viewer icon

    Sav PDF Viewer

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    The simplest PDF viewer. Safe (doesn't require permissions), lightweight (just 6,9MB) and modern.

    86 Sav PDF Viewer alternatives

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    Sav PDF Viewer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No Permissions required

    Sav PDF Viewer VS GoodReader

     
  10. Drawboard PDF icon

    Drawboard PDF

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    The top AEC PDF app to markup and manage drawings and documents. Ideal for replacing pen and paper, avoid printing documents again by using our intuitive feature set that makes marking up a PDF easy. Open or create a new PDF, markup using our extensive array of tools, then save...

    53 Drawboard PDF alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    Drawboard PDF screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Handwritten Notes
    3.  Portable
    4.  Handwriting

    Drawboard PDF VS GoodReader

     
  11. eBoox icon

    eBoox

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    The best reader.Free. No ads.

    39 eBoox alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    eBoox screenshot 1

    eBoox Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Built-in viewer
    7. calibre icon  Calibre integration
    8.  Web-Based

    eBoox VS GoodReader

     
  12. Right PDF Reader icon

    Right PDF Reader

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    Besides exceptionally fast launching and displaying speed, Gaaiho Reader is reliable in printing, filling forms annotating documents and adding bookmarks.

    81 Right PDF Reader alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Mac
    Right PDF Reader screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  PDF annotation
    3.  PDF encryption
    4.  Sign PDF files
    5.  Fill PDF Forms
    6.  Full-Text Search
    7.  Text to Speech
    8.  Built-in File Manager

    Right PDF Reader VS GoodReader

     
  13. Duofolio icon

    Duofolio

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    One of the best ways to learn a new language is by reading books in it. But this can get very tedious, as you frequently need to switch between the dictionary and the book you're reading. Duofolio's purpose is to make that experience a little bit easier.

    83 Duofolio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Discontinued

    The last version (1.1.0) is from September 2020.

    Duofolio VS GoodReader

     
  14. 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.

    63 PDF Viewer Pro by PSPDFKit alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    PDF Viewer Pro by PSPDFKit screenshot 1
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    PDF Viewer Pro by PSPDFKit screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Cloud Sync

    PDF Viewer Pro by PSPDFKit VS GoodReader

     
  15. PocketBook Reader icon

    PocketBook Reader

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    Read, search, make notes & highlights in PDF (Adobe DRM), EPUB (Adobe DRM), DjVu, TXT, FB2, FB2.zip book formats. Enjoy a unique, fast and user-friendly interface that was designed to provide the most convenient set of options for you to fully enjoy reading a book.

    57 PocketBook Reader alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    PocketBook Reader screenshot 1

    PocketBook Reader Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Text Highlighting

    PocketBook Reader VS GoodReader

     
    Comments about PocketBook Reader as an Alternative to GoodReader
    Guest
    Positive •Jan 3, 2018
    -1

    Easy to use. It can do tasks almost like GoodReader.

    GoodReader Icon
    PocketBook Reader icon

    • Most users think PocketBook Reader is a great GoodReader alternative.

    • PocketBook Reader is Free and ProprietaryGoodReader is Paid and Proprietary
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