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Xreader vs Zathura
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.
Free plan Linux
Visit Xreader Free plan LinuxMac
Choose Zathura for a free, offline document viewer with keyboard controls, plugin-based formats, and SyncTeX. Look elsewhere if you need OCR or a platform beyond Linux and macOS.
Visit ZathuraThe facts
| Xreader | Zathura | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Linux, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | pwmt.org |
| On pdf readers | #24 of 24 | #20 of 24 |
Xreader: what it does well
Zathura: what it does well
- Keyboard shortcuts cover navigation, search, zoom, and document links.
- Plugins support PDF, DjVu, PostScript, and comic book formats.
- Persistent bookmarks and quickmarks help return to pages.
- SyncTeX supports forward and backward synchronization.
- Works offline and supports annotation.
What to know first
- Available document formats depend on installed plugins.
- OCR support is none.
- Platforms are limited to Linux and macOS.
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