PDF Expert AlternativesPDF Readers & PDF Editors like PDF Expert

PDF Expert is described as 'Read and annotate PDFs, highlight text, make and save notes, fill interactive forms, and share files with support for cross-platform annotations and cloud integration' and is a PDF Reader in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to PDF Expert for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Mac, iPhone and iPad apps. The best PDF Expert alternative is Okular, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PDF Expert are Foxit PDF Reader, Xournal++, PDF Arranger and PDF-XChange Editor.

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  1. Okular icon

    Okular

     478 likes
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    Multi-platform document viewer offering extensive format support, including PDF, comics, images, EPUB, and Markdown, with annotation tools, sidebar previews, text-to-speech, DRM management, cross-platform compatibility, and integration with KDE Frameworks libraries.

    113 Okular alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
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    • Okular is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to PDF Expert.

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

    • Okular is Free and Open SourcePDF Expert is Paid and Proprietary
    • Okular is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPDF Expert is not according to our users
  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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    the free version does not allow editing like PDF Expert, whereas other products that allow editing are available for Windows only and do not support Mac.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Doesn't allow highlighting and annotating, just allows signature, etc.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Foxit PDF Reader is a great PDF Expert alternative, some don't.

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

    • Foxit PDF Reader is Free Personal and ProprietaryPDF Expert is Paid and Proprietary
    • Foxit PDF Reader is LightweightPDF Expert is not according to our users
  4. Xournal++ icon

    Xournal++

     183 likes
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    Handwritten note-taking and PDF annotation using pen input and pressure sensitivity, shape drawing, customizable toolbar layouts, image insertion, audio recording, multi-language options, LaTeX integration, and complete export in PDF or PNG formats across all platforms.

    55 Xournal++ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    LightPDF

    LightPDF is a rich-featured PDF editor, creator, reader and converter. It also offers some other stunning features such as managing PDF pages, adding signature, creating forms and protecting PDF files.

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    PDF Arranger

     103 likes
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    Small python-gtk application, which helps the user to merge or split pdf documents and rotate, crop and rearrange their pages using an interactive and intuitive graphical interface.

    70 PDF Arranger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Export selection only. Export each selected page to a file. Export all pages to files.
     
  7. PDF-XChange Editor icon

    PDF-XChange Editor

     170 likes
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    Feature-rich PDF editor offering direct content editing, ABBYY OCR, viewing, annotation, form filling, PDF merging, compression, and encryption. Operates efficiently offline, requiring no registration and no ads, while providing privacy-focused features and convenient portability.

    141 PDF-XChange Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
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    Comments about PDF-XChange Editor as an Alternative to PDF Expert
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    best affordable PDF editor that includes OCR.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • PDF-XChange Editor is Freemium and ProprietaryPDF Expert is Paid and Proprietary
    • PDF-XChange Editor is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedPDF Expert is not according to our users
  8. Evince icon

    Evince

     459 likes
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    Evince (or GNOME Document Viewer) is a document viewer for multiple document formats: PDF, Postscript, djvu, tiff, dvi, XPS, SyncTex support with gedit, comics books (cbr,cbz,cb7 and cbt) and others. See Supported Document Formats for details.

    115 Evince alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
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    Comments about Evince as an Alternative to PDF Expert
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    Negative
    -1

    You can't edit or create pdf documents.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Evince is Free and Open SourcePDF Expert is Paid and Proprietary
    • Evince is Lightweight, Minimalistic and Privacy focusedPDF Expert is not according to our users
  10. Stirling-PDF icon

    Stirling-PDF

     48 likes
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    locally hosted web application that allows you to perform various operations on PDF files.

    84 Stirling-PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker Hub
    • Cloudron
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    • Stirling-PDF is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to PDF Expert.

    • Stirling-PDF is Freemium and Open SourcePDF Expert is Paid and Proprietary
    • Stirling-PDF is Privacy focusedPDF Expert is not according to our users
  11. Linwood Butterfly icon

    Linwood Butterfly

     41 likes
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    Butterfly is a note-taking app where your ideas come first. You can paint, add texts, and export them easily on every device. This app works on android, windows, linux, and in the web.

    44 Linwood Butterfly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • AltStore
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    • Linwood Butterfly is the most popular Android, iPhone & Android Tablet alternative to PDF Expert.

    • Linwood Butterfly is Free and Open SourcePDF Expert is Paid and Proprietary
    • Linwood Butterfly is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedPDF Expert is not according to our users
  12. 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.

    308 Adobe Acrobat DC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    • This alternative is disputed. Adobe Acrobat DC is a legitimate PDF Expert alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Adobe Acrobat DC is the most popular commercial alternative to PDF Expert.

    • Adobe Acrobat DC is Paid and ProprietaryPDF Expert is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Master PDF Editor

     71 likes
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    Master PDF Editor is complete solution for editing PDF and XPS files. You can insert, edit, remove, copy, add images or graphics. Export, import, remove and change page layouts. Also Master PDF Editor provides full functionality for changing PDF information, including author...

    131 Master PDF Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    Xodo

     71 likes
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    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.

    115 Xodo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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    Comments about Xodo as an Alternative to PDF Expert
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    It had the best feature i was looking for, swiping pages with my finger and annotating with the pencil on the fly, without the need for saving ... I JUST LOVE IT

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Xodo is a great PDF Expert alternative.

    • Xodo is the most popular iPad alternative to PDF Expert.

    • Xodo is Paid and ProprietaryPDF Expert is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Xodo is LightweightPDF Expert is not according to our users
  15. Foxit PDF Editor icon

    Foxit PDF Editor

     6 likes
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    Comprehensive suite offering eSign, OCR, multi-platform editing, cloud integration, and robust security. Ideal for professional or personal use, facilitating collaboration while protecting content.

    51 Foxit PDF Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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