Open Source Okular AlternativesPDF & Ebook Readers like Okular

The best open source alternative to Okular is SumatraPDF. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Okular and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Okular are PdfCraft, LibreOffice - Draw, KOReader and Koodo Reader.

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  1. SumatraPDF icon
     1721 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.

    150 SumatraPDF alternatives

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    • Since 2009

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    • Windows
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  2. PdfCraft icon
     44 likes

    Read, organize, combine, split and secure PDFs in a fast, native app written in Rust from the ground up. No account, no telemetry, no cloud.

    83 PdfCraft alternatives

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    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Obtainium
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  3. 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.

    111 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

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    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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  4. KOReader icon
     90 likes

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

    97 KOReader alternatives

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    • Since 2019

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    • Linux
    • Android
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
    • Kobo Books
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    • OpenAPK
    • AppImageHub
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  5. Koodo Reader icon
     80 likes

    Koodo Reader is a powerful ebook reader designed to provide a simple and easy-to-use reading experience.

    42 Koodo Reader alternatives

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    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
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  6. Evince icon
     466 likes

    Supports viewing and editing PDF annotations, displays multiple formats such as PDF, Postscript, DjVu, comic books, TIFF, DVI, XPS, remembers per-document zoom and position, features search, table-of-contents navigation, SyncTeX integration, and printing.

    143 Evince alternatives

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    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • US flagUnited States
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  7. MuPDF icon
     165 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.

    124 MuPDF alternatives

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    • Since 2012

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Xfce
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • US flagUnited States
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  8. Foliate icon
     69 likes

    A simple and modern eBook viewer for Linux desktops.

    76 Foliate alternatives

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    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
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  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.

    111 Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js) alternatives

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    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Opera
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  10. LEKTRA icon
     20 likes

    High-performance viewer for documents and images offering split tabs, customizable single or book layouts, portals for side-by-side sections, instant search, line highlight, annotation tools, link hints, searchable highlights, session management, and TOML config.

    70 LEKTRA alternatives

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    • Since 2026

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  11. Episteme Reader icon
     12 likes

    Episteme Reader is an offline-first application designed for reading various document formats. It leverages native Android technologies and C++ libraries to provide a performant reading experience with customization capabilities.

    63 Episteme Reader alternatives

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    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Debian
    • Arch Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Fedora
    • F-Droid
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