Adobe Digital Editions AlternativesTop Ebook Readers & Ebook Libraries like Adobe Digital Editions

Adobe Digital Editions is described as 'Optimize your reading experience with the best eBook reader across formats' and is a Ebook Reader in the news & books category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Adobe Digital Editions for a variety of platforms, including Mac, iPhone, Windows, iPad and Android apps. The best Adobe Digital Editions alternative is calibre, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Adobe Digital Editions are Storyteller, Calibre-Web, Apple Books and Kavita.

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  1. calibre icon

    calibre

     1498 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.

    115 calibre alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
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    calibre vs Adobe Digital Editions Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Just works for most pubs.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    norz
    Positive
    -4

    Includes a good ebook viewer. The only one with Adobe Digital Editions that renders complex .epub books faithfully afaik.

    • calibre is Free and Open SourceAdobe Digital Editions is Free and Proprietary
    • calibre is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedAdobe Digital Editions is not according to our users
  2. Storyteller icon

    Storyteller

     25 likes

    Storyteller is a self-hosted platform for creating and reading ebooks with synced narration. It's made of three components: the API server, the web interface, and the mobile apps. Together, these components allow you to take audiobooks and ebooks that you already own and...

    58 Storyteller alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  5. Apple Books icon

    Apple Books

     104 likes

    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.

    92 Apple Books alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  6. Kavita icon

    Kavita

     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...

    173 Kavita alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Citadel (ebook library manager)

     14 likes

    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 (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Thorium Reader

     19 likes

    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.

    38 Thorium Reader alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. BookFusion icon

    BookFusion

     17 likes

    eBook solution offering multi-format library management, cross-device syncing of uploads, bookmarks, and highlights, online and offline access, private sharing, analytics, and secure digital library deployment for individuals, businesses, and schools.

    62 BookFusion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  13. Bluefire Reader icon

    Bluefire Reader

     6 likes

    Bluefire Reader is your go-to reading application for ePub and PDF content, including ebooks from most online book stores and leading libraries around the world. Bluefire Reader includes support for eBooks protected by Adobe Content Server.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  14. Duofolio icon

    Duofolio

     2 likes

    One of the best ways to learn a new language is by reading books in it. But this can get very tedious, as you frequently need to switch between the dictionary and the book you're reading. Duofolio's purpose is to make that experience a little bit easier.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
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