Skim Alternatives

Apps similar to Skim include SumatraPDF, which is free and open source. Other options are Okular, Foxit PDF Reader, Xournal++ and PDF-XChange Editor. PDF Readers like Skim are a crowded field, with more than 100 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.

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  1. SlimPDF Reader icon

    SlimPDF Reader

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    SlimPDF Reader is a high quality PDF viewer that is only 1.5MB in size. Features and benefits:

    • Eliminate bloatware and help your computer run faster;
    • View any PDF File just like Adobe Reader;
    • 100% Free;
    • The smallest desktop PDF Reader in the World.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
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  4. Haihaisoft PDF Reader icon

    Haihaisoft PDF Reader

     2 likes

    Haihaisoft Reader is a free PDF document Reader and Printer, extremely fast launch speed. It is also for reading PDF document protected by DRM-X platform.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Haihaisoft PDF Reader screenshot 1
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    Foxit PDF Reader

    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 Ma...

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    Jumpdf

     1 like

    Jumpdf is a keyboard-focused PDF viewer for documents where one needs to jump between different sections of the document frequently.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Jumpdf screenshot 1
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  7. PDFquiz.ai icon

    PDFquiz.ai

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    Unlock the potential of your PDF documents with PDFquiz.ai, the leading PDF to quiz converter. Effortlessly convert PDF to quiz with our AI quiz generator and AI test maker.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    PDFquiz.ai screenshot 1
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  9. Altarsoft PDF Reader icon

    Altarsoft PDF Reader

     3 likes

    Altarsoft PDF Reader is a program for viewing and editing PDF files.

    Main Features:

    • open / save pdf files
    • zoom in / zoom out
    • rotate page
    • encrypt pdf file
    • decrypt pdf file
    • add annotations
    • add bookmarks
    • add watermarks
    • add attachments
    • convert images to pdf file.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • RU flagRussia
    Altarsoft PDF Reader screenshot 1
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  10. Pdf2Screen icon

    Pdf2Screen

     1 like

    Second-Screen PDF Reader for Live Events.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Pdf2Screen screenshot 1
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  11. ShelfStream icon

    ShelfStream

     2 likes

    A next-generation iOS viewer app for self-scanned manga and books with AI-powered organization, cloud storage support, and NAS streaming.

    292 ShelfStream alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • JP flagJapan
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  12. Lokaltools icon

    Lokaltools

     1 like

    Lokaltools is a privacy-first, browser-based toolkit with 100+ tools across 8 categories. Everything runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly — no files are ever uploaded to a server, no account is required, and nothing ever leaves your device.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • MY flagMalaysia
    Lokaltools screenshot 1
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  13. Merge PDF icon

    Merge PDF

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    Merge PDF is a user friendly PDF Reader. It is fully compatible with PDF file formats. It is a great value in comparison to other PDF Readers. It is part of Merge Soft Office. Now, Merge Soft Office is built on true 64-bit technology and it is being developed in 32-bit as well...

    58 Merge PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Merge PDF screenshot 1
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  15. No Bloat PDF icon

    No Bloat PDF

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    Free 4.6 MB PDF viewer for Windows and macOS that just opens. Tabs, search, page editing, dark mode, annotations, signatures. Zero network calls.

    51 No Bloat PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • US flagUnited States
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