React PDF Viewer Alternative

Flexible and Customizable PDF Viewer for React or Next.js that is actively developed by a dev-focused team - a thoughtful designed library with clear documentation.

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What makes React PDF
the best React PDF Viewer alternative?

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Actively updated and maintained

React PDF ships regular updates, so you always get the latest features and fixes. React PDF Viewer does neither. In fact, it has not been updated since March 2023.

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React 19 Support

React PDF already works with React 19, letting you build on the newest version without worrying about breaking changes. We''re working to support transitions from “element.ref” to ensure smooth transition.

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Documentation Quality

The docs for React PDF are friendly and clear, with examples that walk you through real use cases. React PDF Viewer''s documentation feels disorganized, cluttered, and makes setup harder.

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Ease of Integration

React PDF''s library design makes it easy for React developers to implement and customize - an edge over plugin features of React PDF Viewer which can feel unnecessary complex.

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Reliable Team Support

If you need help, the team behind React PDF answers regularly and keeps improving the project. React PDF Viewer is a one-man team that hasn''t responded in years.

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Synergy with Vue PDF Viewer

React PDF is built by Vue PDF Viewer team. Feedbacks from clients of both frameworks would make it easy to create a consistent experience - improve React PDF productively and effectively.

Compared to React PDF Viewer

React PDF matches most of the features of React PDF Viewer. React PDF is just getting started and will offer much more in the near future.

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Library Update & Support

Update
Regularly updated
No updates since Mar 2023
Maintain
Actively maintained
No bug or security fixes since Mar 2023
Technical Support
Backed by a full-time engineering team
Single contributor, limited capacity for support
Team Support
Backed by a full-time engineering team
Single contributor, limited capacity for support
Risk of Incompatibility
Low - Actively supported
High - May break with future React updates

Main Features

Render/View PDF
Theme
Default Toolbar
Mobile Support
Page Navigation
Search
Zoom
Download
Print
Highlight
Fullscreen
File/Page Rotation
Support file rotate. Page rotate is in 2025 roadmap.
Attachment
In Q1 2026 roadmap
Bookmark
In Q1 2026 roadmap
View Annotation
Add Annotation
In 2025 roadmap

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