Okular Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Okular for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative 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 available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Okular are Foxit PDF Reader, PdfCraft, LibreOffice - Draw and Koodo Reader.

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  1. ASAPDF icon
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    An elegant PDF tool for editing, filling, annotating, and sharing documents from any device. Add text, shapes, images, and signatures, with flexible workflows that work naturally across Mac, Windows, Linux, the web, iOS, and Android.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  2. Altarsoft PDF Reader is a program for viewing and editing PDF files.

    Main Features:

    • open / save pdf files
    • zoom in / zoom out
    • rotate page
    • encrypt pdf file
    • decrypt pdf file
    • add annotations
    • add bookmarks
    • add watermarks
    • add attachments
    • convert images to pdf file.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. SlimPDF Reader is a high quality PDF viewer that is only 1.5MB in size. Features and benefits:

    • Eliminate bloatware and help your computer run faster;
    • View any PDF File just like Adobe Reader;
    • 100% Free;
    • The smallest desktop PDF Reader in the World.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. SourcePDF icon
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    SourcePDF is a completely free to use PDF editor.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. An attorney who deals with a lot of PDFs set himself with the task of finding a way to preview the PDFs in Windows Explorer (much like Cover Flow view already does in Mac OS X) without actually opening them.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
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  6. Pdf2Screen icon
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    Second-Screen PDF Reader for Live Events.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. 	Lokaltools icon
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    Lokaltools is a privacy-first, browser-based toolkit with 100+ tools across 8 categories. Everything runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly — no files are ever uploaded to a server, no account is required, and nothing ever leaves your device.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Online
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  8. Merge PDF icon
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    Merge PDF is a user friendly PDF Reader. It is fully compatible with PDF file formats. It is a great value in comparison to other PDF Readers. It is part of Merge Soft Office. Now, Merge Soft Office is built on true 64-bit technology and it is being developed in 32-bit as well...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Free 4.6 MB PDF viewer for Windows and macOS that just opens. Tabs, search, page editing, dark mode, annotations, signatures. Zero network calls.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
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  10. PDFLe icon
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    Every tool you need to work with PDFs in one place. Merge, split, compress, convert, rotate, and edit PDFs for free. Fast, secure, and easy to use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
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  11. PDFBetter icon
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    An AI-native PDF editor: just tell it what to do, review every change before it's saved, and fill, sign and send PDFs for e-signature.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  12. Free desktop PDF reader and word processor for Windows and Linux: read, annotate, fill in and redact PDFs, and write documents saved as PDF or Word, offline.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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