Ebook Readers

There’s a certain atmospheric quality to getting immersed into a good book. It’s something that can’t be replicated by reading text on a traditional screen or app. However, these apps do their best to include a feature that supports reading ebooks, with ones like calibre and Amazon Kindle doing a good job of emulating the experience of just words on a page dominating the screen of your choice.

Share Tweet Post

SumatraPDF
Free • Open Source
PDF Reader
Ebook Reader
Windows
97 alternatives to SumatraPDF
Sumatra PDF is a free PDF, eBook (ePub, Mobi), XPS, DjVu, CHM, Comic Book (CBZ and CBR) viewer for Windows.
Suggest and vote on features
SumatraPDF Features
1. LightweightSumatraPDF consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Ad-freeSumatraPDF doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. PortableSumatraPDF can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
4. PDF annotationSumatraPDF support PDF Annotation for highlighting, notes etc
5. Works OfflineSumatraPDF can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Lightweight
Low memory usage
Ad-free
Optimal performance
Tabbed interface
Portable
Multi Format Reader
Highlighter
PDF annotation
OXPS File Reader
Top 3 alternatives
calibre
Free • Open Source
Ebook Reader
Ebook Library
Mac
Windows
Linux
Homebrew
PortableApps.com
Flathub
BSD
Self-Hosted
107 alternatives to calibre
Calibre is a free and open source e-book library management application made by users, for users. Many languages, designed around the concept of the logical book, i.e., a single entry in your library that may correspond to actual e-book files in several formats.
Suggest and vote on features
calibre Features
1. Built-in viewercalibre shows you a quick preview of an image, page or file in supported formats.
2. DRM FreeNo Digital rights management (DRM), i.e. no copy protection.
3. Portablecalibre can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
4. Lightweightcalibre consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. Ad-freecalibre doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. Extensible by Plugins/Extensionscalibre can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
7. Decentralizedcalibre is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
8. Ebook ConversionConvert your ebooks to various formats (PDF, EPUB, MOBI…) and vice-versa with calibre.
9. Works Offlinecalibre can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Built-in e-Book converter
Book organization
Built-in viewer
Batch conversion
Library Management
Supports All Ebooks Format
Customizable
E-book management
Book Manager
Edit metadata
Top 3 alternatives
Okular
Free • Open Source
PDF Reader
Ebook Reader
PDF Editor
Windows
Linux
BSD
102 alternatives to Okular
Multi-platform, fast and packed with features, Okular allows you to read PDF documents, comics and EPub books, browse images, visualize Markdown documents, and much more.
Suggest and vote on features
Okular Features
1. PDF annotationOkular support PDF Annotation for highlighting, notes etc
2. LightweightOkular consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Dark ModeOkular supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Text to SpeechOkular allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
5. Privacy focusedOkular is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
6. Fill PDF FormsOkular supports forms in PDF files.
PDF annotation
Text Highlighting
Lightweight
Tabbed interface
Dark Mode
Customizable shortcuts
Low memory usage
KDE
Text editing
Privacy focused
Top 3 alternatives
Amazon Kindle
Free • Proprietary
Ebook Reader
Ebook Library
Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Blackberry
Android Tablet
Windows Phone
iPad
96 alternatives to Amazon Kindle
Amazon Kindle software lets you read ebooks on your Kindle, iPhone, iPad, PC, Mac, BlackBerry, and Android-based device. You can discover and read over 630,000 books in the Kindle Store, including the latest bestsellers and new releases.
Suggest and vote on features
Amazon Kindle Features
1. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
Ebook Cloud Sync
Cloud Sync
Indexed search
Top 3 alternatives
FBReader
Freemium • Proprietary
Ebook Reader
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
94 alternatives to FBReader
E-reader application.
Suggest and vote on features
FBReader Features
1. Dark ModeFBReader supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
iPhone/iPod sync
Calibre integration
OPDS Client
Dark Mode
Multiple languages
Cloud Sync
Top 3 alternatives
Librera Reader
Freemium • Open Source
Ebook Reader
PDF Reader
Ebook Library
Android
Android Tablet
F-Droid
37 alternatives to Librera Reader
Librera Reader is a highly customizable and feature-rich application for reading books in PDF, EPUB, MOBI, DjVu, FB2, TXT, RTF, AZW, AZW3, HTML, CBZ, CBR formats on Android devices.
Suggest and vote on features
Librera Reader Features
1. Ad-freeLibrera Reader doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Text to SpeechLibrera Reader allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
3. LightweightLibrera Reader consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. Dark ModeLibrera Reader supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. Privacy focusedLibrera Reader is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
6. Full-Text SearchLibrera Reader lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
7. Works OfflineLibrera Reader can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Ad-free
Customizable
Auto Scrolling
OPDS Client
Lightweight
Dark Mode
Built-in File Manager
Blue light filter
Privacy focused
Full-Text Search
Top 3 alternatives
Moon+ Reader
Freemium • Proprietary
Ebook Reader
Ebook Library
PDF Reader
Android
Android Tablet
Kindle Fire
70 alternatives to Moon+ Reader
Innovative book reader with powerful controls & full functions.
Suggest and vote on features
Moon+ Reader Features
1. Text to SpeechMoon+ Reader allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
2. Works OfflineMoon+ Reader can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Works Offline
Google Drive integration
Dropbox integration
Built-in themes
Top 3 alternatives
Google Play Books
Freemium • Proprietary
Ebook Reader
Ebook Library
Online
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
iPad
65 alternatives to Google Play Books
Google Play Books lets you search, preview, and buy millions of books using Google Book Search. Books in the public domain and certain copyrighted books can be read and downloaded in their entirety for free.
Suggest and vote on features
Google Play Books Features
1. Built-in DictionaryGoogle Play Books has a built-in dictionary where you can look up broader definitions of words.
Catalog
Book search
Built-in Dictionary
Built-in translation
Top 3 alternatives
Foliate
Free • Open Source
Ebook Reader
Ebook Library
Text to Speech Service
Linux
FLATHUB
Snapcraft
BSD
37 alternatives to Foliate
A simple and modern eBook viewer for Linux desktops.
Suggest and vote on features
Foliate Features
1. Dark ModeFoliate supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. Built-in DictionaryFoliate has a built-in dictionary where you can look up broader definitions of words.
3. Ad-freeFoliate doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Foliate.
5. Works OfflineFoliate can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
6. Full-Text SearchFoliate lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
7. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Foliate without registration.
8. Text to SpeechFoliate allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
Dark Mode
Text Highlighting
Built-in Dictionary
Text annotation
Export annotations
Plain text flows
Flipping pages
Ad-free
Support for Themes
Works Offline
Top 3 alternatives
ReadEra
Freemium • Proprietary
Ebook Reader
Ebook Library
Android
55 alternatives to ReadEra
Read book files in EPUB, PDF, DOC, DOCX, RTF, TXT, DJVU, FB2, MOBI and CHM formats. Supports chapters, bookmarks, page style. Saves the current reading position. Automatic detection and display of the list of all supported documents on your device.
Suggest and vote on features
ReadEra Features
1. Dark ModeReadEra supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in ReadEra without registration.
3. Ad-freeReadEra doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Auto fetch album covers
Fullscreen support
Dark Mode
No registration required
Material design
Ad-free
Top 3 alternatives
YACReader
Free • Open Source
Comic and Manga Reader
Image Viewer
Ebook Reader
Mac
Windows
Linux
iPhone
iPad
54 alternatives to YACReader
YACReader is a comic reader and comic manager with support for cbr cbz zip rar comic files.
Suggest and vote on features
YACReader Features
1. PortableYACReader can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsYACReader can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Simple installation
Read Manga
Integrated PDF Viewer
Customizable
Portable
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Top 3 alternatives
Document Viewer
Free • Open Source
PDF Reader
Ebook Reader
Android
Android Tablet
F-Droid
134 alternatives to Document Viewer
Document Viewer is a highly customizable document viewer for Android, fork of the last GPL version of EBookDroid .
Suggest and vote on features
Document Viewer Features
Customizable
Discontinued
The last version (2.7.4) was released in March 2016.
Top 3 alternatives
Apple Books
Free • Proprietary
Ebook Reader
Ebook Library
Mac
iPhone
iPad
88 alternatives to Apple Books
Apple Books is the single destination for all the books you love, and the ones you’re about to. Browse the Book Store, join Oprah’s new Book Club, keep track of what you’ve read and want to read, and listen to enthralling audiobooks. All in one place.
Suggest and vote on features
Apple Books Features
Library Management
Free books
Text Highlighting
Built-in Commenting System
Android Sync
Top 3 alternatives
Cool Reader
Free • Open Source
Ebook Reader
Ebook Library
Linux
Android
Android Tablet
79 alternatives to Cool Reader
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...
Suggest and vote on features
Cool Reader Features
1. PortableCool Reader can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Interface Overlay
Portable
Library Management
Top 3 alternatives
Thorium Reader
Free • Open Source
Ebook Reader
PDF Reader
Ebook Library
Mac
Windows
Linux
6 alternatives to Thorium Reader
Thorium Reader is a free, open source multi-language EPUB reader for Windows 10, MacOS and Linux. It's privacy aware and highly accessible for visually impaired and dyslexic people.
Suggest and vote on features
Thorium Reader Features
1. Ad-freeThorium Reader doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Full-Text SearchThorium Reader lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
Fullscreen support
Ad-free
Full-Text Search
Bookmarks
Top 3 alternatives

SumatraPDF Features

Top 3 alternatives

calibre Features

Top 3 alternatives

Okular Features

Top 3 alternatives

Amazon Kindle Features

Top 3 alternatives

FBReader Features

Top 3 alternatives

Librera Reader Features

Top 3 alternatives

Moon+ Reader Features

Top 3 alternatives

Google Play Books Features

Top 3 alternatives

Foliate Features

Top 3 alternatives

ReadEra Features

Top 3 alternatives

YACReader Features

Top 3 alternatives

Document Viewer Features

Top 3 alternatives

Apple Books Features

Top 3 alternatives

Cool Reader Features

Top 3 alternatives

Thorium Reader Features

Top 3 alternatives