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apvlv vs qpdfview: catalog facts
apvlv	qpdfview
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the GPL 2.0.
Windows, Linux	Linux
Vim-style keyboard navigation Opens both PDF and EPUB	Tabs for keeping several documents open SyncTeX support for LaTeX workflows
Small user base Keyboard-centric interface takes learning	Annotation and form support are rudimentary Slow release cadence
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License: GPL-2.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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