Evince
6.5#6 in file viewer softwareFree planFree planLinux
VisitEvince vs Okular
What both publish
| Fact | Evince | Okular |
|---|---|---|
| Annotations | Users can add notes and comments to PDF documents, including text annotations and highlights. | Annotation mode adds inline and popup notes, highlighting, underlining and text. |
| Annotation tools | Yes | Can add notes, highlight or underline text, and add custom text to PDFs. |
| Form filling | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platform support | desktop | Okular is described as multi-platform. |
Evince plans
- EvinceFree
Okular plans
- Free SoftwareFree
Pick Evince if…
Evince suits Linux users who need to view supported documents, fill forms, or annotate PDFs. It is not suited to editing document contents.
Pick Okular if…
Okular suits readers who need one application for documents, e-books, comics and images across desktop platforms. It is also useful for people who annotate or sign PDFs, fill forms, or want a free and open-source viewer.