Linwood Butterfly AlternativesOnly apps categorised as PDF Readers

The best PDF Reader alternative to Linwood Butterfly is Xournal++, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Linwood Butterfly and 17 are PDF Readers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting PDF Reader alternatives to Linwood Butterfly are Evince, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Skim and PDF Expert.

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  1. Xournal++ icon
     196 likes

    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.

    64 Xournal++ alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
     
  2. Evince icon
     465 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.

    126 Evince alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • GNOME
     
  3. 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.

    125 Adobe Acrobat Reader alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  4. Skim icon
     96 likes

    PDF viewer for macOS supports scientific papers, annotations, highlights, bookmarks, split view, exporting notes, AppleScript, multiple annotation types, bibliography integration, full-screen, search, and compatibility with various macOS versions.

    99 Skim alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
     
  5. PDF Expert icon
     39 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.

    138 PDF Expert alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  6. Notability icon
     52 likes

    Truly integrated iOS app combining handwriting, PDF annotation, and text for seamless note-taking. Auto Sync backs up notes. Customize themes, library, and toolbars for a personalized experience with robust features.

    59 Notability alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. 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...

    64 Drawboard PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
  8. CollaNote icon
     6 likes

    All-in-one solution for note-taking, PDF annotation, digital planning, and journaling with 25 pens and brushes, AI shape detection, real-time collaboration, Smart Dark Mode, ASMR sound, audio recording, password protection, over 150 templates, and syncing options.

    37 CollaNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  9. Squid icon
     20 likes

    Take handwritten notes naturally on your Android tablet, phone, or Chromebook supporting Android apps! With Squid you can write just like you would on paper using an active pen, passive stylus, or your finger.

    25 Squid alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
     
  10. The simplest PDF viewer. Safe (doesn't require permissions), lightweight (just 6,9MB) and modern.

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    • Android
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
     
  11. Notetaking and blackboard replacement application. Inspired by Xournal. Written in C++/Qt for Linux / Windows. It has the ability to annotate PDF files and has a few other options (e.g. markdown support).

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. PDFTool icon
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    Edit your PDF files quickly and intuitively. Open, edit, save or convert PDF files with PDFTool – it’s up to you.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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