Amazon Kindle vs SumatraPDF

Amazon Kindle

Description: Amazon Kindle is an e-reader developed by Amazon. It allows users to shop for, download, browse, and read eBooks, newspapers, magazines and other digital media via wireless networking to the Kindle Store.

Type: software

SumatraPDF

Description: SumatraPDF is a free and open-source PDF, eBook, XPS, DjVu, CHM, Comic Book (CBZ and CBR) reader for Windows. It is lightweight, customizable, and supports many advanced PDF features.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

Amazon Kindle Features

• E-ink display for easy reading
• Built-in adjustable front light
• Whispersync technology to sync eBooks across devices
• Access to Kindle Store for purchasing and downloading eBooks
• Long battery life
• Text-to-speech capability
• Dictionary lookup
• Note taking and highlighting capability
• WiFi and cellular connectivity

SumatraPDF Features

• Lightweight and fast PDF reader
• Supports many document formats like PDF, ePub, MOBI, XPS, DjVu, CHM, CBZ, CBR
• Customizable with themes, keyboard shortcuts
• Tabbed document interface
• Supports annotations and highlighting
• Continuous scrolling
• Supports reflowable text
• Supports digital signatures
• Supports comics book formats
• Supports eBooks
• Supports syncing open documents across devices

Amazon Kindle

• Not listed

SumatraPDF

• Open Source