Xournal++ AlternativesOnly apps categorised as PDF Readers

The best PDF Reader alternative to Xournal++ is Evince, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Xournal++ and 14 are PDF Readers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting PDF Reader alternatives to Xournal++ are MuPDF, Adobe Acrobat Reader, PDF Expert and Drawboard PDF.

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  1. Evince icon
     459 likes

    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.

    116 Evince alternatives

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    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
     
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    Comments about Evince as an Alternative to Xournal++
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    totally different purposes

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Evince is Free and Open SourceXournal++ is also Free and Open Source
    • Evince is MinimalisticXournal++ is not according to our users
  2. MuPDF icon
     157 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.

    90 MuPDF alternatives

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    Platforms

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

    108 Adobe Acrobat Reader alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  4. 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

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  5. 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

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
  6. Skim icon
     92 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.

    87 Skim alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    no handwriting with a wacom tablet

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Skim is Free and Open SourceXournal++ is also Free and Open Source
  7. 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.

    34 CollaNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  8. NightPDF icon
     4 likes

    Dark Mode PDF reader.

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  9.  1 like

    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
     
  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. 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 type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. Discover Feather PDF, the ultimate PDF editor that prioritizes your privacy. Enjoy powerful editing features without data collection and gain lifetime access with a one-time payment.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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