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 LibreOffice - Draw. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Okular and many 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
     1376 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.

    121 Foxit PDF Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • ReactOS
     
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    Comments about Foxit PDF Reader as an Alternative to Okular
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Doesn't support extensions like djvu

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Doesn't support DjVu format.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -5

    Perfect performance, high quality displaying, very nice pdf annotation, compatible with windows PDF viewers such as adobe pdf reader.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Foxit PDF Reader is a legitimate Okular alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

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

    • Foxit PDF Reader is Free Personal and ProprietaryOkular is Free and Open Source
  2. 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.

    98 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
     
    • LibreOffice - Draw is the most popular Linux alternative to Okular.

    • LibreOffice - Draw is Free and Open SourceOkular is also Free and Open Source
  3. KDAN PDF icon
     185 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.

    261 KDAN PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about KDAN PDF as an Alternative to Okular
    Charles Jones
    Positive
    14

    I like that okular is open source, but PDF reader is more user-friendly.

    Harry Ryan
    Positive
    0

    To my mind Pdf reader really good alternative cause has nice pdf annotation.

    Dayna Barber
    Positive
    0

    It has more editing features.

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    • Almost everyone thinks KDAN PDF is a great Okular alternative.

    • KDAN PDF is Freemium and ProprietaryOkular is Free and Open Source
  4. Adobe Acrobat DC icon
     203 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.

    316 Adobe Acrobat DC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
    • Adobe Acrobat DC is the most popular commercial alternative to Okular.

    • Adobe Acrobat DC is Paid and ProprietaryOkular is Free and Open Source
  5. Xodo icon
     71 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.

    116 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 Okular
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    0

    perfect program than others

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Best annotation toolbox I know for android

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Xodo is a great Okular alternative, some don't.

    • Xodo is Paid and ProprietaryOkular is Free and Open Source
  6. PDF Expert icon
     37 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.

    129 PDF Expert alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    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...

    57 Drawboard PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
  8. 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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. PDF X icon
     1 like

    PDF X is a productive PDF reader & editor for Windows. It's powerful for users to view, print, edit, and annotate Adobe Acrobat PDFs.

    56 PDF X alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  10. Kami icon
     17 likes

    Cloud-based PDF viewer and annotation tool for your browser. Perfect for Chromebook 1:1 schools. View, export, print and share your PDF files straight from your browser. Kami works on all browsers and works best with Google Chrome.

    82 Kami alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
     
  11. Read, edit, annotate, and sign PDF documents with built-in AI features like summarize and translate, OCR in 50+ languages, fill forms, export to major formats offline, apply watermarks, compress files, secure with passwords, and use text-to-speech on all major platforms.

    76 PDF Reader Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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