Shelf (Maui Applications) vs SumatraPDF

Shelf (Maui Applications)

Description: Shelf is an open-source cross-platform application framework that allows developers to build .NET MAUI apps with C# and XAML that can run on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

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

Shelf (Maui Applications) Features

• Cross-platform - supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android
• Open-source under MIT license
• Built on .NET MAUI (Multi-platform App UI)
• Uses C# and XAML for development
• MVVM application architecture
• Hot Reload to instantly view code changes
• Native controls and APIs
• Data binding and triggers
• Customizable themes

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

Shelf (Maui Applications)

• Open Source

SumatraPDF

• Open Source