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
     1516 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.

    123 calibre alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
     
  2. SumatraPDF icon
     1678 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.

    115 SumatraPDF alternatives

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    • Windows
     
  3. Okular icon
     490 likes

    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.

    120 Okular alternatives

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

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

    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.

    17 Readest alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android Tablet
     
  5. Amazon Kindle icon
     239 likes

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

    118 Amazon Kindle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Amazon Kindle is Freemium and ProprietaryFBReader is also Freemium and Proprietary
  6. Kavita icon
     28 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...

    177 Kavita alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
     
  7. Cool Reader  icon
     66 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...

    102 Cool Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Haiku
     
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    Cool Reader vs FBReader Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Cool Reader is Free and Open SourceFBReader is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. Librum icon
     10 likes

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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. 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.

    105 Icecream Ebook Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. 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.

    64 Citadel (ebook library manager) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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