Okular AlternativesTop PDF & Ebook Readers like Okular

Okular is described as 'Multi-platform document viewer supporting PDF, comics, EPUB, images, and Markdown with annotation tools, sidebar navigation, and text-to-speech features' and is a very popular PDF Reader in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Okular for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Okular alternative is SumatraPDF, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Okular are Foxit PDF Reader, LibreOffice - Draw, Evince and MuPDF.

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  1. SumatraPDF icon

    SumatraPDF

     1669 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.

    109 SumatraPDF alternatives

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    • Windows
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    Comments about SumatraPDF as an Alternative to Okular
    Guest
    Negative
    14

    Sumatra doesn't have comments and fill forms functionality as Okular does.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    mirellanmal
    0

    Ugly UI, logo and icon. It's nice with FOSS, but I'll go with Okular.

    idlesHand
    Positive
    0

    Tabs! and is also open source

    3 of 4 comments
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    SumatraPDF icon

    • Some users think SumatraPDF is a great Okular alternative, some don't.

    • SumatraPDF is Free and Open SourceOkular is also Free and Open Source
  2. Foxit PDF Reader icon

    Foxit PDF Reader

     1376 likes

    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.

    121 Foxit PDF Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • ReactOS
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    Comments about Foxit PDF Reader as an Alternative to Okular
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Doesn't support extensions like djvu

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Doesn't support DjVu format.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -5

    Perfect performance, high quality displaying, very nice pdf annotation, compatible with windows PDF viewers such as adobe pdf reader.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Foxit PDF Reader icon
    Foxit PDF Reader icon

    • This alternative is disputed. Foxit PDF Reader is a legitimate Okular alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Foxit PDF Reader is Free Personal and ProprietaryOkular is Free and Open Source
  4. LibreOffice - Draw icon

    LibreOffice - Draw

     311 likes

    Draw lets you produce anything from a quick sketch to a complex plan, and gives you the means to communicate with graphics and diagrams. With a maximum page size of 300cm by 300cm, Draw is a an excellent package for producing technical drawings, general posters, and much else.

    98 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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    Ashampoo PDF Pro

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    Evince

     459 likes

    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

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
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    Comments about Evince as an Alternative to Okular
    dszalkowski
    Negative
    0

    Gnome's project supplies no link of a Windows version.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    There is windows compatible version this program.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Evince icon
    Evince icon

    • Most users think Evince is a great Okular alternative.

    • Evince is Free and Open SourceOkular is also Free and Open Source
    • Evince is MinimalisticOkular is not according to our users
  7. MuPDF icon

    MuPDF

     157 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.

    90 MuPDF alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Xfce
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    Comments about MuPDF as an Alternative to Okular
    arduR
    Negative
    0

    MuPdf is very minimal, it just opens the file picker. It does not maintain a recent file history or save page history effectively. In long pdfs/ebooks, when you jump to a page and then press back to exit it, instead of exiting the app takes you to front-page and then exits, effectively nullifying any page saving capabilities.

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    MuPDF icon
    • MuPDF is Free and Open SourceOkular is also Free and Open Source
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    KOReader

     73 likes

    An ebook reader application supporting PDF, DjVu, EPUB, FB2 and many more formats, running on Kindle, Kobo, PocketBook, Linux and Android devices.

    68 KOReader alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • AppImageHub
    • Kobo Books
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android Tablet
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    Comments about KOReader as an Alternative to Okular
    arduR
    Positive
    0

    okular on android is pretty minimal. KOReader provides extensive set of features including favourite files, dark mode, page history etc.

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    KOReader icon
    • KOReader is Free and Open SourceOkular is also Free and Open Source
  11. Adobe Acrobat Reader icon

    Adobe Acrobat Reader

     443 likes

    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.

    108 Adobe Acrobat Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  13. KDAN PDF icon

    KDAN PDF

     185 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.

    261 KDAN PDF alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Your All-in-One PDF Editor
     
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    Comments about KDAN PDF as an Alternative to Okular
    Charles Jones
    Positive
    14

    I like that okular is open source, but PDF reader is more user-friendly.

    Harry Ryan
    Positive
    0

    To my mind Pdf reader really good alternative cause has nice pdf annotation.

    Dayna Barber
    Positive
    0

    It has more editing features.

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    KDAN PDF icon

    • Almost everyone thinks KDAN PDF is a great Okular alternative.

    • KDAN PDF is Freemium and ProprietaryOkular is Free and Open Source
  14. Adobe Acrobat DC icon

    Adobe Acrobat DC

     203 likes

    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.

    316 Adobe Acrobat DC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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