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zathura vs Evince: catalog facts
zathura	Evince
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the GPL v2.0 or later.
Linux	Linux
Fully usable without a mouse, with vim-like keys Plugin system covers PDF, PostScript and DjVu	Opens several document formats in one viewer Simple interface that fits the GNOME desktop
No editing or form filling Keyboard-centric design takes some learning	Linux only A viewer rather than a PDF editor
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: Zlib	License: GPL-2.0-or-later
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 September 23, 2026

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