Text-Documents
CutePDF Writer
Need a PDF copy of something open in a document editor, browser, or other app
AbiWord
Need a quick, light word processor for letters and school papers on an older PC
Plagiarism Checker X
Need to know whether an essay, a batch of assignments or a web article borrows text from somewhere else
Nuance PDF Reader
Looking for a light, free PDF reader that can also highlight and comment
MuPDF
When a long PDF takes time to scroll through, MuPDF keeps the focus on the page and quick navigation
Drawboard PDF
Prefer writing on a PDF with a pen instead of typing comments
Okular
Looking for a free PDF reader that can also open EPUB books and comic archives
Foxit PDF Reader Portable
The document window puts the PDF page at the center, with tabs for open files and navigation tools such as thumbnails, bookmarks, and search
yWriter
Writing a novel and losing track of which scene goes where
OpenOffice Portable
Need a full office suite on a USB stick for school, library or hotel PCs
Scrivener
Scrivener breaks a long writing project into documents you can arrange in a Binder, then brings those pieces together when you are ready to prepare a manuscript
Soda PDF
Office staff, students, and anyone preparing reports can use Soda PDF to revise PDF content, combine files, and convert documents
Polaris Office
Need to open Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF files without a Microsoft 365 subscription
Icecream PDF Editor
Need to fix a typo in a PDF, reorder its pages or leave review comments