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Adobe Acrobat Reader vs Evince
Both stand on pdf readers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Acrobat Reader covers common PDF reading, review and form-filling tasks, with a free plan and broad platform support. It may suit readers who need those tools across desktop and mobile.
Visit Adobe Acrobat Reader Free plan Linux
Evince covers document viewing, form filling and PDF annotation on Linux, with support for several formats and SyncTeX. It does not edit files, and some distributions may need an added backend for certain formats.
Visit EvinceThe facts
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | Evince | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | adobe.com | apps.gnome.org |
| On pdf readers | #12 of 24 | #8 of 24 |
Adobe Acrobat Reader: what it does well
- Free plan is available.
- View, print, share and comment on PDFs.
- Includes annotation tools and form filling.
- Text-to-speech is available.
- Supports Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows.
What to know first
- No price is listed for the Reader plan.
- The listed plan covers PDF reading and document tasks.
Evince: what it does well
- Free Linux desktop document viewer.
- Fills interactive forms.
- Adds notes and highlights to PDFs.
- Supports SyncTeX and full-screen presentations.
What to know first
- Cannot edit files.
- Annotations are limited to PDFs.
- Some formats may require an extra backend package.
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