FBReader Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to FBReader for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is calibre, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to FBReader and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to FBReader are Okular, KOReader, Koodo Reader and Readest.

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  1. calibre icon

    calibre

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    Free e-book manager with features including library management, format conversion, syncing to devices, internet-independent operation, built-in viewer, news download as e-books, text-to-speech, privacy focus, extensible plugins, and no registration or tracking.

    111 calibre alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
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    • Almost everyone thinks calibre is a great FBReader alternative.

    • calibre is the most popular Windows, Mac, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to FBReader.

    • calibre is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FBReader.

    • calibre is Free and Open SourceFBReader is Freemium and Proprietary
    • calibre is Customizable and Privacy focusedFBReader is not according to our users
  2. Okular icon

    Okular

     478 likes
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    Multi-platform document viewer offering extensive format support, including PDF, comics, images, EPUB, and Markdown, with annotation tools, sidebar previews, text-to-speech, DRM management, cross-platform compatibility, and integration with KDE Frameworks libraries.

    113 Okular alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
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    It can't open epub, or mobi.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Okular is Free and Open SourceFBReader is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Okular is Privacy focusedFBReader is not according to our users
  4. KOReader icon

    KOReader

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    An ebook reader application supporting PDF, DjVu, EPUB, FB2 and many more formats, running on Kindle, Kobo, PocketBook, Linux and Android devices.

    66 KOReader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • AppImageHub
    • Kobo Books
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android Tablet
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    • KOReader is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to FBReader.

    • KOReader is Free and Open SourceFBReader is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Koodo Reader icon

    Koodo Reader

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    Koodo Reader is an all-in-one e-book reader that can help you better manage and study your e-books. It's free and open-source.

    28 Koodo Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
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    • Koodo Reader is the most popular Web-based alternative to FBReader.

    • Koodo Reader is Free and Open SourceFBReader is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Koodo Reader is Customizable and Privacy focusedFBReader is not according to our users
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    Readest

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    Readest is a modern, feature-rich ebook reader designed for avid readers offering seamless cross-platform access, powerful tools, and an intuitive interface to elevate your reading experience.

    14 Readest alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android Tablet
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    • Readest is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to FBReader.

    • Readest is Free and Open SourceFBReader is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Readest is Privacy focusedFBReader is not according to our users
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    Kavita

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    Lightning fast with a slick design, Kavita is a rocket-fueled self-hosted digital library which supports a vast array of file formats. Install to start reading and share your server with your friends. book reader, self hosted, manga, comics, free, manhwa, e readers, electronic...

    170 Kavita alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  10. Citadel (ebook library manager) icon

    Citadel (ebook library manager)

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    Citadel helps you manage your ebook libraries. It provides a simple, user-friendly interface to add new books to your library or update book metadata like titles, authors, and tags, all while remaining compatible with Calibre.

    58 Citadel (ebook library manager) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    All Books view (as Grid). List is also supported.
     
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    Cool Reader

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    Cool Reader is fast and small cross-platform XML/CSS based eBook reader for desktops and handheld devices. Understands a number of text document formats, suppurt OPDS (in new ui-opengl version). Fully customizable palette, text reformatting with any font size, font...

    93 Cool Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Haiku
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    best crossplatform. but has no binary installer and file assosiations.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Cool Reader is a great FBReader alternative.

    • Cool Reader is Free and Open SourceFBReader is Freemium and Proprietary
  12. Librum icon

    Librum

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    A clean and simple way to read your books on any device and build your own online library.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. Papers icon

    Papers

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    A document viewer for the GNOME desktop. You can view, search or annotate documents in many different formats.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    A clear, simple Ul
     
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    Xreader

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    Xreader is a document viewer capable of displaying multiple and single page document formats like PDF and Postscript.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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