PDF and ebook reader
Native multi-format reader for Windows supporting PDF, EPUB, MOBI, CBZ, CBR, FB2, CHM, XPS, and DjVu.
Same problem, same approach. Swapping one for another is a config change, not a rewrite.
Modern cross-platform reader app with same multi-format support; a drop-in alternative though heavier than SumatraPDF.
A modern ebook manager and reader with sync and backup capacities for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and Web
Solves the same problem with a different architecture or at a different layer. Expect to rewrite the integration.
Self-hosted web-based PDF viewer, a different architecture from a native desktop app.
Selfhosted PDF manager, viewer and editor offering a seamless user experience on multiple devices.
Multi-format reader for e-readers/Android instead of Windows.
An ebook reader application supporting PDF, DjVu, EPUB, FB2 and many more formats, running on Cervantes, Kindle, Kobo, PocketBook and Android devices
An earlier or more limited way to do the job. Still the right call when you need something small, proven, or CPU-only.
Open-source PDF editor that can view PDFs, but lacks SumatraPDF's multi-format support.
Open source PDF editor.
Older ebook reader/manager with outdated development; only for users who also want library management.
Buka is a modern software that helps you manage your ebook at ease.
Minimalist EPUB-only reader; choose only for lightweight EPUB reading, not PDF.
A minimalistic cross-platform eBook reader built with Tauri, Epub.js, and Typescript
These projects were analysed and named sumatrapdf among their alternatives. The relationship is not symmetric — how sumatrapdf rates them is a separate judgement, made when sumatrapdf is analysed in its own right.
calls sumatrapdf “choose for a fast native Windows PDF/EPUB/CBZ reader if you don't need e-ink support.”
An ebook reader application supporting PDF, DjVu, EPUB, FB2 and many more formats, running on Cervantes, Kindle, Kobo, PocketBook and Android devices
calls sumatrapdf “lightweight Windows-only PDF viewer; choose for faster startup on Windows, but lacks Sioyek's research features”
Sioyek is a PDF viewer with a focus on textbooks and research papers
calls sumatrapdf “Choose for a fast, low-resource PDF/EPUB/CBZ reader on Windows only; no sync or cross-platform management.”
A modern ebook manager and reader with sync and backup capacities for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and Web
calls sumatrapdf “Choose it for a lightweight Windows-only PDF/EPUB viewer when you don't need library or sync features.”
Readest is a modern, feature-rich ebook reader designed for avid readers offering seamless cross-platform access, powerful tools, and an intuitive interface to elevate your reading experience.
calls sumatrapdf “Use it for a fast, lightweight, Windows-only PDF/e-book viewer.”
Featuring powerful AI capabilities and supporting various e-book formats, it makes reading smarter and more focused.