Okular Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Okular for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Evince, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Okular and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Okular are LibreOffice - Draw, KOReader, MuPDF and Koodo Reader.

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Okular alternatives are mainly PDF Readers, but if you're looking for Ebook Readers or PDF Editors you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android, Linux, Mac, Open Source and Windows. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Okular.
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  1. Evince icon
     465 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.

    133 Evince alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • GNOME
     
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    Evince vs Okular Comments
    dszalkowski
    Negative
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    Gnome's project supplies no link of a Windows version.

    Guest
    Positive
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    There is windows compatible version this program.

    • Evince is Free and Open SourceOkular is also Free and Open Source
    • Evince is MinimalisticOkular is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    103 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
     
  3. KOReader icon
     83 likes

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

    88 KOReader alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • AppImageHub
    • Kobo Books
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    • Linux Mobile
     
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    KOReader vs Okular Comments
    arduR
    Positive
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    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
  4. MuPDF icon
     163 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.

    108 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. Foliate icon
     66 likes

    A simple and modern eBook viewer for Linux desktops.

    70 Foliate alternatives

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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
     
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    Foliate vs Okular Comments
    dimchkin
    Positive
    0

    Opens up big epubs in a breeze, where Okular struggles

    • Foliate is Free and Open SourceOkular is also Free and Open Source
    • Foliate is MinimalisticOkular is not according to our users
  6. Sioyek icon
     24 likes

    Sioyek is a PDF viewer with minimal interface optimized for reading research papers and technical books.

    51 Sioyek alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. LEKTRA icon
     17 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.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. Kavita icon
     30 likes

    Lightning fast with a slick design, Kavita is a rocket-fueled self-hosted digital library which supports a vast array of file formats. Install to start reading and share your server with your friends. book reader, self hosted, manga, comics, free, manhwa, e readers, electronic...

    188 Kavita alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
     
  9. Papers icon
     14 likes

    A document viewer for the GNOME desktop. You can view, search or annotate documents in many different formats.

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    • Linux Mobile
     
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