Okular AlternativesOnly apps categorised as PDF Readers

The best PDF Reader alternative to Okular is SumatraPDF, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Okular and loads of them are PDF Readers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting PDF Reader alternatives to Okular are Foxit PDF Reader, Evince, MuPDF and KOReader.

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  1. SumatraPDF icon
     1670 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.

    113 SumatraPDF alternatives

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    • Windows
     
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    SumatraPDF vs Okular Comments
    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
    • SumatraPDF is Free and Open SourceOkular is also Free and Open Source
  2. Foxit PDF Reader icon
     1379 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.

    125 Foxit PDF Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • ReactOS
     
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    Foxit PDF Reader vs Okular Comments
    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 is Free Personal and ProprietaryOkular is Free and Open Source
  3. Evince icon
     460 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.

    119 Evince alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
     
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    Evince vs Okular Comments
    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 is Free and Open SourceOkular is also Free and Open Source
    • Evince is MinimalisticOkular is not according to our users
  4. MuPDF icon
     160 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.

    94 MuPDF alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Xfce
     
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    MuPDF vs Okular Comments
    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.

    • MuPDF is Free and Open SourceOkular is also Free and Open Source
  5. KOReader icon
     74 likes

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

    71 KOReader alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • AppImageHub
    • Kobo Books
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android Tablet
     
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    KOReader vs Okular Comments
    arduR
    Positive
    0

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

    • KOReader is Free and Open SourceOkular is also Free and Open Source
  6. 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.

    113 Adobe Acrobat Reader alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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

    263 KDAN PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    KDAN PDF vs Okular Comments
    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.

    • KDAN PDF is Freemium and ProprietaryOkular is Free and Open Source
  8. Adobe Acrobat DC icon
     204 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.

    317 Adobe Acrobat DC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  9. 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.

    Cost / License

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    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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    Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js) vs Okular Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    It works well and it works in Firefox

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js) is Free and Open SourceOkular is also Free and Open Source
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