iAnnotate AlternativesPDF Readers & PDF Editors like iAnnotate

iAnnotate is described as 'With iAnnotate you can read, annotate, and share PDFs, Microsoft Office files, images and web pages!' and is a PDF Reader in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to iAnnotate for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows and Mac apps. The best iAnnotate alternative is Foxit PDF Reader. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Evince or KDAN PDF Reader. Other great apps like iAnnotate are Adobe Acrobat DC, Xodo, Qoppa PDF Studio and PDF Expert.

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  1. Foxit PDF Reader icon
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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

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • ReactOS
    Bundleware

    The installer tries to install McAfee WebAdvisor and PhantomPDF Business. These can be skipped by clicking Decline on each.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Fill PDF Forms
    3.  Sign PDF files
    4.  Highlighter
    5.  Scan documents
    6.  Text to Speech
    7.  Tablet support
    8.  Booklet printing
    9.  Support for scripting
    10.  Text Highlighting
    11.  Portable
    12.  Spell Checking

    Foxit PDF Reader VS iAnnotate

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

    • Foxit PDF Reader is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to iAnnotate.

    • Foxit PDF Reader is the most popular free alternative to iAnnotate.

    • Foxit PDF Reader is Free Personal and ProprietaryiAnnotate is Paid and Proprietary
    • Foxit PDF Reader is LightweightiAnnotate is not according to our users
  2. Evince icon
     455 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.

    117 Evince alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • GNOME

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Invert colours
    3.  Multiple languages
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Portable
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No registration required
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Handwriting recognition
    11.  Windows Compatible

    Evince VS iAnnotate

     
    • Evince is the most popular Linux alternative to iAnnotate.

    • Evince is the most popular Open Source alternative to iAnnotate.

    • Evince is Free and Open SourceiAnnotate is Paid and Proprietary
    • Evince is Lightweight and Privacy focusediAnnotate is not according to our users
  3. Adobe Acrobat DC icon
     201 likes
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    Manage documents effortlessly, edit PDFs, create them from other formats, and e-sign anywhere. Secure sharing and comparison tools ensure smooth workflows and data protection. New AI Assistant offers quick document insights. Perfect for desktop and web platforms.

    283 Adobe Acrobat DC alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online

    Top Adobe Acrobat DC Features

    1.  Edit PDF
    2.  PDF OCR
    3.  Text editing
    4.  Fill PDF Forms
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Sign PDF files
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Combine PDF
    10.  Split PDF files
    11.  PDF annotation
    12.  Split and merge PDF files

    Adobe Acrobat DC VS iAnnotate

     
    • Adobe Acrobat DC is the most popular Web-based alternative to iAnnotate.

    • Adobe Acrobat DC is the most popular commercial alternative to iAnnotate.

    • Adobe Acrobat DC is Paid and ProprietaryiAnnotate is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Xodo icon
     70 likes
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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.

    115 Xodo alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome

    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 iAnnotate

     
    • Xodo is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to iAnnotate.

    • Xodo is Paid and ProprietaryiAnnotate is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Xodo is LightweightiAnnotate is not according to our users
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    Create, Convert, Review and Edit PDF Documents on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Edit PDF
    2.  Sign PDF files
    3.  Scan to PDF
    4.  PDF Redaction
    5.  Convert PDF to Word document
    6.  Create PDF files
    7.  Fill PDF Forms
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Text to Speech
    10.  OCR
    11.  Spell Checking
    12.  Ad-free

    Qoppa PDF Studio VS iAnnotate

     
  6. PDF Expert icon
     37 likes
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    Read, annotate, and highlight PDFs, fill interactive forms with saved input, underline or strike through text, manage bookmarks, sync files from cloud services, and share documents. Compatible with Preview and Adobe Acrobat annotations, supporting extensive iOS features.

    110 PDF Expert alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Top PDF Expert Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Edit PDF
    3.  Highlighter
    4.  PDF encryption
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  OCR
    7.  Combine PDF
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Fill PDF Forms
    11.  Split PDF files
    12. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration

    PDF Expert VS iAnnotate

     
  7. KDAN PDF Reader icon
     184 likes
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    KDAN PDF Reader is tailored for a hybrid workplace, providing AI-driven PDF document services to enhance efficiency in cross-device document management and enable seamless workflows across mobile and desktop platforms.

    245 KDAN PDF Reader alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • TW flagTaiwan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Scan documents
    2.  Freehand Writing
    3.  Sign PDF files
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  PDF compression
    6.  Combine PDF
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  Split PDF files
    9.  Built-in viewer
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Text to Speech
    12.  Works Offline

    KDAN PDF Reader VS iAnnotate

     
  8. MarginNote icon
     29 likes
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    Integrating powerful tools for book annoation, mindmapping, flashcards and more, to build up your reading notes as never before.

    11 MarginNote alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Educational

    Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Document Annotations
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Full-Text Search
    9.  OCR
    10.  File Tagging
    11.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    12.  Mind Map view

    MarginNote VS iAnnotate

     
  9. Notability icon
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    Truly integrated iOS app combining handwriting, PDF annotation, and text for seamless note-taking. Auto Sync backs up notes. Customize themes, library, and toolbars for a personalized experience with robust features.

    52 Notability alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Top Notability Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  Apple Pencil support
    3.  Sketching
    4.  Sync with iCloud
    5.  Edit PDF
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    7.  Integrated Search
    8.  Notebook
    9.  Handwriting recognition
    10.  Multiple languages
    11.  Pen Support

    Notability VS iAnnotate

     
  10. Atril icon
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    Atril is a simple multi-page document viewer. It can display and print PostScript (PS), Encapsulated PostScript (EPS), DJVU, DVI, XPS and Portable Document Format (PDF) files. When supported by the document, it also allows searching for text, copying text to the clipboard...

    109 Atril alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  PDF annotation
    4.  Text to Speech
    5.  Support for Javascript

    Atril VS iAnnotate

     
  11. Noteshelf icon
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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

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

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

    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 iAnnotate

     
  12. GoodReader icon
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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.

    80 GoodReader alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    GoodReader Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Sync with iCloud
    5. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox
    6. iCloud icon  ICloud Integration
    7.  Support for SFTP
    8.  Support for FTP

    GoodReader VS iAnnotate

     
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