Noteshelf AlternativesOnly apps categorised as PDF Readers

The best PDF Reader alternative to Noteshelf is Qoppa PDF Studio. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try MarginNote or Notability. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Noteshelf and 12 are PDF Readers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting PDF Reader alternatives to Noteshelf are PDF Expert, Atril, GoodReader and CollaNote.

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  1. Qoppa PDF Studio icon

    Qoppa PDF Studio

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    Create, Convert, Review and Edit PDF Documents on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    170 Qoppa PDF Studio alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    Annotate

    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 Noteshelf

     

    • Qoppa PDF Studio is the most popular commercial alternative to Noteshelf.

    • Qoppa PDF Studio is Paid and ProprietaryNoteshelf is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. PDF Expert icon

    PDF Expert

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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.

    111 PDF Expert alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    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 Noteshelf

     
  4. MarginNote icon

    MarginNote

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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

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    MarginNote screenshot 1

    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 Noteshelf

     
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    PDF Expert

    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 annot...

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    Notability

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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

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    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 Noteshelf

     
  7. Atril icon

    Atril

     15 likes
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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...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    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 Noteshelf

     
  8. GoodReader icon

    GoodReader

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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

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    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    PDF Reflow
    Reading PDF
    Import your files

    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 Noteshelf

     
  10. CollaNote icon

    CollaNote

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    CollaNote is a note-taking, PDF markup, and digital planning software. It includes 25 pens and brushes, an advanced ink engine, and stabilizer for accurate writing. It has a Smart Dark Mode for visibility in different light settings.

    33 CollaNote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    CollaNote screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Handwritten Notes
    2.  PDF annotation
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Planner
    6.  Drawing Board
    7.  Notebook
    8.  Shared whiteboard
    9.  Built-in translation
    10.  Scan to PDF
    11.  Collaborative writing

    CollaNote VS Noteshelf

     
  11. Squid icon

    Squid

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    Take handwritten notes naturally on your Android tablet, phone, or Chromebook supporting Android apps! With Squid you can write just like you would on paper using an active pen, passive stylus, or your finger.

    23 Squid alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
    Squid screenshot 1

    Squid Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Handwritten Notes
    3.  Combine PDF
    4.  Infinite canvas
    5.  Import pdf files
    6.  Export to PDF
    7.  Handwriting

    Squid VS Noteshelf

     
  12. Flexcil icon

    Flexcil

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    PDF annotation, reading and management.

    23 Flexcil alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Flexcil screenshot 1

    Top Flexcil Features

    1.  Drag and Drop
    2.  Hyperlinks
    3.  Handwritten Notes
    4.  PDF annotation
    5.  Support for Gestures
    6.  Combine PDF
    7.  Handwriting
    8.  Folders
    9.  Import PDF
    10.  Export to PDF
    11.  Apple Pencil support
    12.  Edit PDF

    Flexcil VS Noteshelf

     
  13. iAnnotate icon

    iAnnotate

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    With iAnnotate you can read, annotate, and share PDFs, Microsoft Office files, images and web pages!

    41 iAnnotate alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    iAnnotate screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2. Microsoft OneDrive icon  Sync with Onedrive
    3.  Search-in-files
    4.  Sync with iCloud
    5.  Tabbed interface
    6.  Side-by-Side View
    7.  Apple Pencil support
    8.  Voice Recording

    iAnnotate VS Noteshelf

     
  14. PDF Professional icon

    PDF Professional

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    PDF Professional is a feature-rich PDF solution for reading, annotating, form-filling, editing, signing, converting PDFs on your Mac, iPhone and iPad.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    PDF Professional screenshot 1

    PDF Professional Features

    1.  Fill PDF Forms
    2.  PDF annotation
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Create PDF files
    5.  Convert images to PDF
    6.  Edit PDF
    7.  Convert PDF to Word document

    PDF Professional VS Noteshelf

     
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    pdf-notes

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    Utilize pdf-notes to manage all the pdf files on your iPhone and iPad. Fast display, quick page-turning even a thousand pages, useful finger-writing and email your notes to your friends.

    30 pdf-notes alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    pdf-notes screenshot 1

    pdf-notes Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration

    pdf-notes VS Noteshelf

     
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