FBReader Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to FBReader for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows 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 Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to FBReader are SumatraPDF, Okular, Readest and Koodo Reader.

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  1. calibre icon

    calibre

     1558 likes

    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.

    138 calibre alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
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    calibre vs FBReader Comments
    Farrukh
    Positive
    0

    Calibre is the best alternative due to its Book Library Management and built-in Reader utilities.

    • calibre is Free and Open SourceFBReader is Freemium and Proprietary
    • calibre is Customizable, Privacy focused and DecentralizedFBReader is not according to our users
  2. SumatraPDF icon

    SumatraPDF

     1703 likes

    This free, open-source viewer for Windows supports multiple formats like PDF, eBooks (ePub, Mobi), CHM, and Comic Books (CBZ, CBR). Prioritizing simplicity and speed, it offers a lightweight, portable design with a minimalist interface, catering to users seeking fast and efficient document viewing.

    129 SumatraPDF alternatives

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    • Windows
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  4. Okular icon

    Okular

     509 likes

    Multi-platform document viewer supporting PDF, ePub, comics, images, and Markdown with annotation, digital signature verification, tabbed interface, sidebar navigation, text selection, text-to-speech, magnifier, search, dark mode, and plugin support.

    131 Okular alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
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    Okular vs FBReader Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    It can't open epub, or mobi.

    • Okular is Free and Open SourceFBReader is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Okular is a PDF Reader FBReader is an Ebook Reader
    • Okular is Privacy focusedFBReader is not according to our users
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  6. Readest icon

    Readest

     54 likes

    Readest is a modern, open-source ebook reader for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and the web.

    21 Readest alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  9. Amazon Kindle icon

    Amazon Kindle

     246 likes

    The Kindle app puts millions of books, magazines, newspapers, comics, and manga at your fingertips.

    131 Amazon Kindle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Amazon Kindle vs FBReader Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    3

    You can't get the books on Kindle if your books are in Dropbox.

    • Amazon Kindle is Freemium and ProprietaryFBReader is also Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Episteme Reader icon

    Episteme Reader

     12 likes

    Episteme Reader is an offline-first application designed for reading various document formats. It leverages native Android technologies and C++ libraries to provide a performant reading experience with customization capabilities.

    61 Episteme Reader alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Linux
    • Debian
    • Fedora
    • Arch Linux
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  11. LEKTRA icon

    LEKTRA

     19 likes

    High-performance viewer for documents and images offering split tabs, customizable single or book layouts, portals for side-by-side sections, instant search, line highlight, annotation tools, link hints, searchable highlights, session management, and TOML config.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. Kavita icon

    Kavita

     30 likes

    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...

    191 Kavita alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  13. Cool Reader icon

    Cool Reader

     67 likes

    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...

    106 Cool Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Haiku
    Desktop version
     
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    Discontinued

    The last version is from August 2021.

    Cool Reader vs FBReader Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    best crossplatform. but has no binary installer and file assosiations.

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

    Librum

     13 likes

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

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  15. Icecream Ebook Reader icon

    Icecream Ebook Reader

     21 likes

    Reads EPUB, MOBI, FB2, and PDF files, manages digital libraries, tracks reading progress, allows notes, highlights, bookmarks, text translation, online search, night mode, full-screen, customizable layouts, text-to-speech, and displays ebook metadata.

    113 Icecream Ebook Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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