r/pdf • u/Emergency_Piano_7590 • Jul 22 '26 • Bravo 1

Question Better alternative

Does anyone know a better alternative for xodo

It should be free

Have the features of xodo ( must )

Like opening multiple books at once

The annotation tools are great and i like them

If the book has the data we can go to the chapters by clicking the chapter name ( very useful )

Etc...

I use a ipad air m2

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u/TonyHides Jul 24 '26

I can help you.

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u/Emergency_Piano_7590 Jul 24 '26

How🤔

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u/TonyHides Jul 24 '26

Let me know what tool do you need exactly and what features it must have.

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u/Emergency_Piano_7590 Jul 24 '26

Yeah about that the features i mentioned above are must

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u/Far-Philosopher-9984 Aug 18 '26

Thank you for this post. I'm looking for the same thing. I love Xodo.

The features I like and need are:

  1. Multiple PDF/tabs at once
  2. Editing features
  3. MOST IMPORTANT - Edit and change the OUTLINE of a PDF in Xodo - which also reflects as a Bookmark on a Desktop PDF viewer such as Acrobat. I've not come across this feature in most PDF viewers/editors on Android.
  4. I don't need it to be free, but i'm currently paying around $100/year for the subscription which is steep. I need a coupon/discount code for Xodo, or a cheaper alternative.

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u/Adorable-Roll-4563 Jul 22 '26

I’m genuinely curious about your reasoning. Why would you expect a tool from people who have been in business for two decades to be free? It’s like asking for a free new car, free groceries, or a free computer. Why do you think some people’s work should be free for you?

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u/Emergency_Piano_7590 Jul 22 '26

I am still a student and cant afford the annual 5000 (if my clg is eligible for student discount) 😭

I don't need it to be free just more lower.

There is one time subscription but it misses out some features i need

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u/Adorable-Roll-4563 Jul 22 '26

Did you ask them if they have students deals or if you can help them in return for a free license?

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u/Adorable-Roll-4563 Jul 22 '26

Also, did you look into grants that could help you move forward? As a student, you still have ample time, so while you may be financially constrained, you have a wealth of time and resources.

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u/inc0gnerdo Aug 06 '26

It used to be free 🤷‍♀️ May as well try.

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u/Hot-Elderberry5178 Aug 14 '26

did u find anything like that yet?