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zathura vs Xreader: catalog facts
zathura	Xreader
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	Opens many formats including DjVu, XPS and comic archives Actively maintained by the Linux Mint team
No editing or form filling Keyboard-centric design takes some learning	Linux only Some formats depend on optional backend libraries being installed
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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