NightPDF AlternativesPDF Readers and other similar apps like NightPDF

NightPDF is described as 'Dark Mode PDF reader' and is a PDF Reader in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to NightPDF for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best NightPDF alternative is SumatraPDF, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NightPDF are Okular, Foxit PDF Reader, Xournal++ and PDF-XChange Editor.

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  1. SumatraPDF icon
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    SumatraPDF

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    Sumatra PDF is a free PDF, eBook (ePub, Mobi), FB2, XPS, DjVu, CHM, Comic Book (CBZ and CBR) viewer for Windows.

    107 SumatraPDF alternatives
    SumatraPDF screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Optimal performance

    Features

    1.  Low memory usage
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Portable
    5.  Multi Format Reader
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Highlighter
    9.  PDF annotation
    10.  Global bookmarks
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Quick search
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    SumatraPDF VS NightPDF

    Is SumatraPDF a good alternative to NightPDF?
     

    • SumatraPDF is the most popular Windows alternative to NightPDF.

    • SumatraPDF is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to NightPDF.

    • SumatraPDF is Free and Open SourceNightPDF is also Free and Open Source
    • SumatraPDF is LightweightNightPDF is not according to our users
  2. Okular icon
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    Okular

     432 likes
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    Multi-platform, fast and packed with features, Okular allows you to read PDF documents, comics and EPub books, browse images, visualize Markdown documents, and much more.

    111 Okular alternatives
    Okular screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
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    Okular screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Text Highlighting
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  KDE
    8.  Low memory usage
    9.  Customizable shortcuts
    10.  Fill PDF Forms
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Export to PDF
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    Okular VS NightPDF

    Is Okular a good alternative to NightPDF?
     

    • Okular is the most popular Linux alternative to NightPDF.

    • Okular is Free and Open SourceNightPDF is also Free and Open Source
    • Okular is Lightweight and Privacy focusedNightPDF is not according to our users
  4. Foxit PDF Reader icon
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    Foxit PDF Reader

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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
    Foxit PDF Reader screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • ReactOS
    35 Languages
    Customize Tools
    +4
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    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
    Bundleware

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

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    Foxit PDF Reader VS NightPDF

    Is Foxit PDF Reader a good alternative to NightPDF?
     

    • Foxit PDF Reader is the most popular Mac alternative to NightPDF.

    • Foxit PDF Reader is Free Personal and ProprietaryNightPDF is Free and Open Source
    • Foxit PDF Reader is LightweightNightPDF is not according to our users
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    Adobe Acrobat Reader

    View, sign, collaborate on and annotate PDF files with our free Acrobat Reader software. And to easily edit and convert your PDFs into file formats like Excel and Word, try out PDF editor and converter Acrobat Pro DC.

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  6. Xournal++ icon
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    Xournal++

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    Xournal++ (a fork of Xournal) is a handwriting Notetaking software with PDF annotation support. Written in C++ with platform independent GTK, supporting Linux, e.g. Ubuntu, Debian, Arch, Suse, macOS and Windows 10. Supports Pen input like Wacom Tablets.

    50 Xournal++ alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Top Xournal++ Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  PDF annotation
    3.  Support for styluses
    4.  Handwriting
    5.  Export to PDF
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  LaTeX Math
    8.  Pen Support
    9.  Pressure Sensitivity
    10.  Freehand Writing
    11.  Multi layer drawing
    12.  Audio with notes
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    Xournal++ VS NightPDF

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  7. PDF-XChange Editor icon
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    PDF-XChange Editor

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    Compact and fast loading PDF viewer and editor.

    145 PDF-XChange Editor alternatives
    Version 10 (2024)

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
    Viewing PDFs
    Commenting and Annotations
    +3
    Editing PDF files

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  PDF OCR
    3.  Add/remove pages
    4.  Edit PDF
    5.  Portable
    6.  Split PDF files
    7.  Stamps
    8.  OCR
    9.  Split and merge PDF files
    10.  Create PDF files
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Dark Mode
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    PDF-XChange Editor VS NightPDF

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  8. Evince icon
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    Evince

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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.

    116 Evince alternatives
    Evince screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    Evince screenshot 1
    Evince screenshot 2
    +3
    Evince screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  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
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  10. MuPDF icon
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    MuPDF

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    MuPDF is a highly versatile, customizable PDF and XPS interpreter solution that can be used across a wide range of applications as a PDF renderer, viewer, or toolkit.

    90 MuPDF alternatives
    MuPDF screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Xfce
    MuPDF screenshot 1
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    iPad (2)

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Vim key mapping
    4.  PDF annotation
    5.  Split PDF files
    6.  Fill PDF Forms
    7.  Combine PDF
    8.  Sign PDF files
    9.  PDF compression
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    MuPDF VS NightPDF

    Is MuPDF a good alternative to NightPDF?
     

    • MuPDF is the most popular Android alternative to NightPDF.

    • MuPDF is Free and Open SourceNightPDF is also Free and Open Source
    • MuPDF is LightweightNightPDF is not according to our users
  11. Adobe Acrobat Reader icon
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    Adobe Acrobat Reader

     441 likes
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    View, sign, collaborate on and annotate PDF files with our free Acrobat Reader software. And to easily edit and convert your PDFs into file formats like Excel and Word, try out PDF editor and converter Acrobat Pro DC.

    109 Adobe Acrobat Reader alternatives
    Adobe Acrobat Reader screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Adobe Acrobat Reader screenshot 1
    Adobe Acrobat Reader screenshot 2
    +9
    Adobe Acrobat Reader screenshot 3

    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
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    Adobe Acrobat Reader VS NightPDF

    Is Adobe Acrobat Reader a good alternative to NightPDF?
     

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

    • Adobe Acrobat Reader is Freemium and ProprietaryNightPDF is Free and Open Source
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader is LightweightNightPDF is not according to our users
  12. Adobe Acrobat DC icon
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    Adobe Acrobat DC

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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.

    293 Adobe Acrobat DC alternatives
    Adobe Acrobat DC screenshot 1

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    +1
    Adobe Acrobat DC screenshot 3

    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
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    Adobe Acrobat DC VS NightPDF

    Is Adobe Acrobat DC a good alternative to NightPDF?
     

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

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

    • Adobe Acrobat DC is Paid and ProprietaryNightPDF is Free and Open Source
  13. Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js) icon
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    Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js)

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    PDF Viewer (aka pdf.js) is a new revolutionary extension using web standard technologies that allows you to display within Mozilla Firefox almost all PDF files found on the web without a plugin.

    81 Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js) alternatives
    Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js) screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js) screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Browser integration
    2.  Add/remove pages
    3.  PDF annotation
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Full-Text Search
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Browser extension
    11.  Opera extension
    12.  Support for Javascript
    Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js) iconNightPDF Icon

    Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js) VS NightPDF

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  14. Linwood Butterfly icon
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    Linwood Butterfly

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    Butterfly is a note app where your ideas come first. You can paint, add texts, and export them easily on every device. This app works on android, windows, linux, and in the web.

    40 Linwood Butterfly alternatives
    Linwood Butterfly screenshot 1
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    Linwood Butterfly screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • AltStore
    • iPhone

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Handwritten Notes
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  Portable
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10.  Decentralized
    11.  Handwriting
    12.  Built-in Note Taker
    Linwood Butterfly iconNightPDF Icon

    Linwood Butterfly VS NightPDF

    Is Linwood Butterfly a good alternative to NightPDF?
     

    • Linwood Butterfly is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to NightPDF.

    • Linwood Butterfly is Free and Open SourceNightPDF is also Free and Open Source
    • Linwood Butterfly is Privacy focused and LightweightNightPDF is not according to our users
  15. Master PDF Editor icon
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    Master PDF Editor

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    Master PDF Editor is complete solution for editing PDF and XPS files. You can insert, edit, remove, copy, add images or graphics. Export, import, remove and change page layouts. Also Master PDF Editor provides full functionality for changing PDF information, including author...

    135 Master PDF Editor alternatives
    Master PDF Editor screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Master PDF Editor screenshot 1
    Master PDF Editor screenshot 2

    Top Master PDF Editor Features

    1.  Multiple languages
    2.  PDF annotation
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Sign PDF files
    6.  Split PDF files
    7.  Combine PDF
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No registration required
    10.  PDF compression
    11.  Fill PDF Forms
    12.  PDF encryption
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    Master PDF Editor VS NightPDF

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