Okular AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Ebook Readers

The best Ebook 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 many of them are Ebook Readers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Ebook Reader alternatives to Okular are KOReader, Koodo Reader, Evince and MuPDF.

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  1. SumatraPDF icon
     1721 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.

    150 SumatraPDF alternatives

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    • Since 2009

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    • Windows
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  2. KOReader icon
     90 likes

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

    97 KOReader alternatives

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    • Since 2019

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    • Linux
    • Android
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
    • Kobo Books
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    • OpenAPK
    • AppImageHub
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  3. 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

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
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  4. Evince icon
     466 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.

    143 Evince alternatives

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    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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  5. MuPDF icon
     165 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.

    124 MuPDF alternatives

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    • Since 2012

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Xfce
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • US flagUnited States
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  6. Foliate icon
     69 likes

    A simple and modern eBook viewer for Linux desktops.

    76 Foliate alternatives

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    • Since 2019

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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
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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

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  8. ReadEra icon
     61 likes

    Read book files in EPUB, PDF, DOC, DOCX, RTF, TXT, DJVU, FB2, MOBI and CHM formats. Supports chapters, bookmarks, page style. Saves the current reading position. Automatic detection and display of the list of all supported documents on your device.

    100 ReadEra alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Android
    • US flagUnited States
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  9. Episteme Reader icon
     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.

    63 Episteme Reader alternatives

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    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Debian
    • Arch Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Fedora
    • F-Droid
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  10. 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

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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