Okular AlternativesOnly apps categorised as PDF Editors

The best PDF Editor alternative to Okular 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 loads of them are PDF Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting PDF Editor alternatives to Okular are Adobe Acrobat DC, Qoppa PDF Studio, Xodo and PDF Expert.

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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

    Application type

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    • Since 2008

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • 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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • 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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Xodo icon
     72 likes

    Xodo is the ultimate cross-platform PDF viewer and annotator. Powerful, fast, and optimized for all phones and tablets, Xodo makes it easy to access, edit, share, sync, manage, sign, and more.

    153 Xodo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Chrome OS
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
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  7. PDF Expert icon
     40 likes

    Read, annotate, and highlight PDFs, fill interactive forms with saved input, underline or strike through text, manage bookmarks, sync files from cloud services, and share documents. Compatible with Preview and Adobe Acrobat annotations, supporting extensive iOS features.

    182 PDF Expert alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  8. KDAN PDF icon
     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.

    306 KDAN PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  9. Drawboard PDF icon
     15 likes

    The top AEC PDF app to markup and manage drawings and documents. Ideal for replacing pen and paper, avoid printing documents again by using our intuitive feature set that makes marking up a PDF easy. Open or create a new PDF, markup using our extensive array of tools, then save...

    84 Drawboard PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  10. Open PDF Studio is a lightweight, native desktop application that provides professional-grade PDF annotation, markup, and editing tools without subscriptions, telemetry, or bloatware. Built with Tauri 2 and web technologies, it delivers a fast, modern experience with a Microsoft...

    100 Open PDF Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
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  11. Ashampoo PDF Pro 3 is a software solution for managing and editing PDF documents. It offers tools for creating, converting, editing, merging, and securing PDFs. The software allows users to create optimally sized documents for any device and offers encryption to protect...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Windows
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