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zathura vs apvlv: catalog facts
zathura	apvlv
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Windows, Linux
Fully usable without a mouse, with vim-like keys Plugin system covers PDF, PostScript and DjVu	Vim-style keyboard navigation Opens both PDF and EPUB
No editing or form filling Keyboard-centric design takes some learning	Small user base Keyboard-centric interface takes learning
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: Zlib	License: GPL-2.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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