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24 alternatives to Skim

PDF reader and note-taker for OS X

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Skim launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Skim▲2

   A PDF Reader and Note-taker for OS X

   2018 · skim-app.sourceforge.io · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Skimcast▲92

   Takes in any document and skims it down for your convenience

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Skim.It▲78

   Save, sort and share the good stuff you find online.

   2014 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   CleanMyDrive 2▲244

   A lightweight drive manager for Mac

   2015 · macpaw.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Office for Mac▲220

   Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Proud for Mac▲311

   Break down tasks & boost your productivity

   2016 · useproud.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Better Window Manager▲233

   A tiny window management app for the Mac

   2015 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Skimm Ahead▲166

   Gives you all the info you need for the future

   2016 · theskimm.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Manageyum 2.0▲184

   A browser made precisely for your apps.

   2017 · manageyum.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    OneNote for Mac▲84

    All your notes, on all your devices

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Microsoft Planner▲198

    The project management tool for Office

    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Idealist▲202

    Keep track of your startup ideas

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Get More Done: The Complete Introduction to Task Management▲98

    Your quick-start guide to better productivity

    2016 · process.st · its alternatives →

14. 14
    UINotebook▲183

    A notebook for creatives and engineers

    2017 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    docs2epub▲201

    Get your favorite docs as eBooks

    2016 · javier.xyz · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Get Task▲91

    Random chores for your spare time

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Perma▲150

    A better way to get things done ✅

    2016 · per.ma · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Sumnotes▲131

    Export highlights from PDFs

    2016 · sumnotes.net · its alternatives →

19. 19
    null▲61

    null

    2018 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    1Memo▲118

    Memo app for minimalists

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    GoodTask 3 for Mac▲132

    Task manager based on Apple's reminders and calendars

    2016 · goodtaskapp.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    JotDown▲81

    A Markdown editor with built-in productivity functions

    2015 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Codex Scanner by Baron Fig▲133

    Hashtag, back up, and share your notes and photos.

    2017 · baronfig.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    2Do▲97

    Tasks management for productivity junkies

    2014 · 2doapp.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →