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 many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Okular are Foxit PDF Reader, LibreOffice - Draw, MuPDF and Koodo Reader.

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  1. SumatraPDF icon

    SumatraPDF

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    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.

    108 SumatraPDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    Comments about SumatraPDF as an Alternative to Okular
    Guest
    Negative
    14

    Sumatra doesn't have comments and fill forms functionality as Okular does.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    mirellanmal
    0

    Ugly UI, logo and icon. It's nice with FOSS, but I'll go with Okular.

    idlesHand
    Positive
    0

    Tabs! and is also open source

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    • Some users think SumatraPDF is a great Okular alternative, some don't.

    • SumatraPDF is the most popular Windows alternative to Okular.

    • SumatraPDF is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Okular.

    • SumatraPDF is Free and Open SourceOkular is also Free and Open Source
  2. Foxit PDF Reader icon

    Foxit PDF Reader

     1374 likes
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    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.

    119 Foxit PDF Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • ReactOS
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    Guest
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    1

    Doesn't support extensions like djvu

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Doesn't support DjVu format.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -5

    Perfect performance, high quality displaying, very nice pdf annotation, compatible with windows PDF viewers such as adobe pdf reader.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Foxit PDF Reader is a legitimate Okular alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Foxit PDF Reader is the most popular Mac alternative to Okular.

    • Foxit PDF Reader is Free Personal and ProprietaryOkular is Free and Open Source
  4. LibreOffice - Draw icon

    LibreOffice - Draw

     310 likes
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    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.

    97 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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    Ashampoo PDF Pro

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    MuPDF

     157 likes
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    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.

    89 MuPDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Xfce
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    • MuPDF is the most popular Android alternative to Okular.

    • MuPDF is Free and Open SourceOkular is also Free and Open Source
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    Koodo Reader

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    Koodo Reader is an all-in-one e-book reader that can help you better manage and study your e-books. It's free and open-source.

    28 Koodo Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
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    • Koodo Reader is the most popular Web-based alternative to Okular.

    • Koodo Reader is Free and Open SourceOkular is also Free and Open Source
    • Koodo Reader is CustomizableOkular is not according to our users
  8. Adobe Acrobat Reader icon

    Adobe Acrobat Reader

     443 likes
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    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.

    107 Adobe Acrobat Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Some users think Adobe Acrobat Reader is a great Okular alternative, some don't.

    • Adobe Acrobat Reader is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Okular.

    • Adobe Acrobat Reader is Freemium and ProprietaryOkular is Free and Open Source
  10. KDAN PDF icon

    KDAN PDF

     185 likes
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    Comprehensive solution for editing, signing, form filling, OCR scanning, commenting, converting, and redacting PDFs, with AI-driven analysis and content extraction, data export to spreadsheets, text-to-speech, seamless use across desktop and mobile, and batch processing.

    257 KDAN PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about KDAN PDF as an Alternative to Okular
    Charles Jones
    Positive
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    I like that okular is open source, but PDF reader is more user-friendly.

    Harry Ryan
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    0

    To my mind Pdf reader really good alternative cause has nice pdf annotation.

    Dayna Barber
    Positive
    0

    It has more editing features.

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    • Almost everyone thinks KDAN PDF is a great Okular alternative.

    • KDAN PDF is Freemium and ProprietaryOkular is Free and Open Source
  11. Adobe Acrobat DC icon

    Adobe Acrobat DC

     203 likes
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    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.

    303 Adobe Acrobat DC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    • Adobe Acrobat DC is the most popular commercial alternative to Okular.

    • Adobe Acrobat DC is Paid and ProprietaryOkular is Free and Open Source
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    Sioyek

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

    37 Sioyek alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Kavita

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    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...

    170 Kavita alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    • Kavita is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Okular.

    • Kavita is Freemium and Open SourceOkular is Free and Open Source
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