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zathura vs Sioyek: catalog facts
zathura	Sioyek
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the GPL. The developer accepts optional donations.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Fully usable without a mouse, with vim-like keys Plugin system covers PDF, PostScript and DjVu	Opens a referenced figure, table or citation in an overlay without losing your place Searchable highlights, bookmarks and marks across your whole library
No editing or form filling Keyboard-centric design takes some learning	The last tagged release is from December 2022 macOS shows a quarantine warning that needs working around on first launch
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: Zlib	License: GPL-3.0
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 21, 2026

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