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apvlv vs zathura: catalog facts
apvlv	zathura
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, Linux	Linux
Vim-style keyboard navigation Opens both PDF and EPUB	Fully usable without a mouse, with vim-like keys Plugin system covers PDF, PostScript and DjVu
Small user base Keyboard-centric interface takes learning	No editing or form filling Keyboard-centric design takes some learning
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License: Zlib
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 23, 2026

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