Okular Alternatives for Mac

Okular is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is Foxit PDF Reader. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Foxit PDF Reader or PdfCraft. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Okular and many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Okular are Koodo Reader, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Acrobat DC and FBReader.

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  1. Foxit PDF Reader icon
     1390 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.

    170 Foxit PDF Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2008

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    • Bundleware

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • ReactOS
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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. 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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  5. 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.

    175 Adobe Acrobat Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2008

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Chocolatey
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  6. Adobe Acrobat DC icon
     208 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.

    416 Adobe Acrobat DC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Online
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  7. 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

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  8. Sioyek icon
     25 likes

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

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    • Since 2021

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    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
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  9. Kavita icon
     32 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...

    203 Kavita alternatives

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    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  10. Create, Convert, Review and Edit PDF Documents on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
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  11. Preview icon
     124 likes

    Native macOS app for viewing, annotating, and editing images and PDFs, featuring tools for cropping, rotating, resizing images, rearranging pages, full-screen viewing, markup, document merging, batch conversion, and export in multiple formats.

    206 Preview alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
    Preview screenshot 1
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