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, LibreOffice - Draw, MuPDF and Koodo Reader.

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  1. SumatraPDF icon

    SumatraPDF

     1699 likes

    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.

    128 SumatraPDF alternatives

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    • Windows
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    SumatraPDF vs Okular Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    15

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

    mirellanmal
    0

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

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Lightweight and fast. Better if only wants to read documents

    3 of 4 comments
    • SumatraPDF is Free and Open SourceOkular is also Free and Open Source
    • SumatraPDF is CustomizableOkular is not according to our users
  2. Foxit PDF Reader icon

    Foxit PDF Reader

     1383 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.

    147 Foxit PDF Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • ReactOS
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    Bundleware

    The installer tries to install McAfee WebAdvisor and PhantomPDF Business. These can be skipped by clicking Decline on each.

    Foxit PDF Reader vs Okular Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Doesn't support extensions like djvu

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Doesn't support DjVu format.

    Guest
    Positive
    -5

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

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

    LibreOffice - Draw

     324 likes

    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
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    PDF Reader Pro

    Read, edit, annotate, and sign PDF documents with built-in AI features like summarize and translate, OCR in 50+ languages, fill forms, export to major formats offline, apply watermarks, compress files, secure with passwords, and ...

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  6. MuPDF icon

    MuPDF

     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
  9. Adobe Acrobat Reader icon

    Adobe Acrobat Reader

     447 likes

    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.

    146 Adobe Acrobat Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. KDAN PDF icon

    KDAN PDF

     187 likes

    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.

    294 KDAN PDF alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    KDAN PDF vs Okular Comments
    Charles Jones
    Positive
    14

    I like that okular is open source, but PDF reader is more user-friendly.

    Harry Ryan
    Positive
    0

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

    Dayna Barber
    Positive
    0

    It has more editing features.

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

    Adobe Acrobat DC

     207 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.

    372 Adobe Acrobat DC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  13. Episteme Reader icon

    Episteme Reader

     12 likes

    Episteme Reader is an offline-first application designed for reading various document formats. It leverages native Android technologies and C++ libraries to provide a performant reading experience with customization capabilities.

    60 Episteme Reader alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Windows
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  14. Sioyek icon

    Sioyek

     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
    Main view
     
  15. LEKTRA icon

    LEKTRA

     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
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