MuPDF
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VisitMuPDF vs Papers
What both publish
| Fact | MuPDF | Papers |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | MuPDF is a fast, embeddable SDK for managing PDF and other document formats. | Papers is a document viewer for the GNOME desktop that can view, search, and annotate documents. |
| Support | Open-source users can seek community help through Discord and the bug tracker, while commercial license holders can contact technical support by replying to their introductory email. | The app page directs users to its issue tracker to give feedback or report issues. |
MuPDF plans
- Commercial$299 a month
- Enterprise—
- AGPL LicenseFree
- OEM Distribution LicensePriced on request
- Subscription LicensePriced on request
Papers plans
- FreeFree
Pick MuPDF if…
MuPDF is for developers who need document handling in desktop, cloud/server, or embedded software. It may suit teams evaluating an open-source option, provided they can meet AGPL terms or arrange commercial licensing.
Pick Papers if…
Papers suits Linux users on the GNOME desktop who need to read, search, annotate, or fill forms in supported document formats. Its comic archive support may also suit readers of those file types.