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zathura vs qpdfview: catalog facts
zathura	qpdfview
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the GPL 2.0.
Linux	Linux
Fully usable without a mouse, with vim-like keys Plugin system covers PDF, PostScript and DjVu	Tabs for keeping several documents open SyncTeX support for LaTeX workflows
No editing or form filling Keyboard-centric design takes some learning	Annotation and form support are rudimentary Slow release cadence
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 September 24, 2026

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