Okular AlternativesOnly apps categorised as PDF Readers - Page 8

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, PdfCraft, KOReader and Koodo Reader.

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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. BookShelves icon
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    eBook reader and library manager designed for macOS and iOS supporting EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW, AZW3, KEPUB, and CBZ formats, customizable fonts and themes, privacy-focused local or iCloud data, automatic sync, and 100,000+ free public domain books.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  5. ShelfStream icon
     2 likes

    A next-generation iOS viewer app for self-scanned manga and books with AI-powered organization, cloud storage support, and NAS streaming.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Good alternative?
     
  6. 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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  7. Readkave icon
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    Free EPUB, FB2, MOBI, AZW3, CBZ and TXT reader that runs inside Chrome, with highlights, notes, dictionary/translate and read-aloud. No account, nothing uploaded.

    21 Readkave alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
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  8. PDFkoi icon
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    Free, privacy-first collection of 95+ PDF tools that process files entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. No uploads required - your documents never leave your device.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Online
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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. Unlock password-protected PDFs with device biometrics, store credentials locally using AES-256 encryption, sign or fill forms, annotate, merge, split documents, search contents, convert pages to images, compress, auto-label files, no tracking, fully offline access.

    10 Offline PDF Reader & Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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