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LiquidText vs Skim
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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LiquidText focuses on document reading, annotation, contextual search, and links between notes and source material. Its free plan covers the app, while real-time synchronization and continuous cloud backup are described as part of the separate LIVE subscription.
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Skim combines PDF reading, annotation, and presentation features for macOS. Keep its extended-attribute storage in mind when moving annotated files between devices or people.
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| LiquidText | Skim | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | liquidtext.net | skim-app.sourceforge.io |
| On pdf readers | #14 of 24 | #18 of 24 |
LiquidText: what it does well
- Works with Windows 10, macOS, and iPadOS.
- Supports offline access and annotation tools.
- Links notes to source context and across documents.
- Exports notes and excerpts as PDF or DOCx.
- Offers advanced OCR support.
What to know first
- Real-time sync and cloud backup are part of LiquidText LIVE.
- The listed Windows support is Windows 10.
Skim: what it does well
- Searches PDFs and supports notes and highlights
- Offers full-screen reading and presentations
- Works with LaTeX, SyncTeX, and BibDesk
- Exports notes in several formats
- Free and open-source
What to know first
- Current release requires macOS 10.13 or higher
- Emailing PDFs can strip notes and highlights
- OCR support is not available
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