Paperwren AlternativesPDF Readers & PDF Editors like Paperwren

Apps similar to Paperwren include SumatraPDF, which is free and open source. Other options are Okular, Foxit PDF Reader, FairScan and Stirling PDF. You can choose from more than 10 PDF Editors like Paperwren for Windows, Android, the web, iPhone and Mac.

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  1. SumatraPDF icon
     1720 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.

    149 SumatraPDF alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. Okular icon
     513 likes

    Multi-platform document viewer supporting PDF, ePub, comics, images, and Markdown with annotation, digital signature verification, tabbed interface, sidebar navigation, text selection, text-to-speech, magnifier, search, dark mode, and plugin support.

    147 Okular alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
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  3. 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.

    166 Foxit PDF Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2008

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • ReactOS
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  4. FairScan icon
     47 likes

    Android document scanner offering multi-page PDF creation, automatic detection, image enhancement, and distraction-free interface, all open-source. No ads, cloud, watermarks, or tracking—scans remain on your device. Minimal permissions ensure privacy and transparency.

    44 FairScan alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
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  5. Stirling PDF icon
     73 likes

    Locally hosted web application offering an interactive GUI to merge, split, reorganize, convert, compress, watermark, secure, sign, flatten, repair, extract images, detect blanks, apply OCR, set permissions, and enable file processing or API integration for PDFs.

    143 Stirling PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Docker Hub
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  6. PDFgear icon
     80 likes

    Read, edit, convert, merge, and sign PDF files across devices, for completely free and without signing up.

    117 PDFgear alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  7. The OSS Document Scanner is a free and Open Source app to transform your mobile device into a powerful document scanner.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
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  8. PDF24 Creator icon
     157 likes

    PDF24 Creator is free and feature-filled PDF creation, merging and conversion tool for Windows. Its unique feature among the free PDF printer tools is an editor, which allows to easily assemble, create and modify PDF files with Drag & Drop.

    225 PDF24 Creator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. 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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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Xfce
    • OpenAPK
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  10. 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.

    169 Adobe Acrobat Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2008

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Chocolatey
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  11. BentoPDF icon
     24 likes

    BentoPDF is a PDF Toolkit that works fully offline with no sign ups. It's fast, secure and forever free. In an era where data is a commodity, we take a different approach. All processing for BentoPDF tools happens locally in your browser.

    107 BentoPDF alternatives

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  12. 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.

    410 Adobe Acrobat DC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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