Adobe Digital Editions AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Ebook Readers

The best Ebook Reader alternative to Adobe Digital Editions is calibre, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Adobe Digital Editions and 15 are Ebook Readers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Ebook Reader alternatives to Adobe Digital Editions are Calibre-Web, Storyteller, Apple Books and Kavita.

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  1. calibre icon
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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.

    123 calibre alternatives

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

    65 Storyteller alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  3. Apple Books icon
     105 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.

    99 Apple Books alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  4. Kavita icon
     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...

    178 Kavita alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
     
  5. Thorium Reader icon
     21 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.

    45 Thorium Reader alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. BookFusion icon
     21 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.

    68 BookFusion alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. Yomu is an independent reader for book lovers. Yomu’s design is carefully crafted for ebooks and offers custom styles for better readability and distraction-free reading.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  8. 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.

    26 Bluefire Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  9. Duofolio icon
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    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.

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  10. Kitabu icon
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    Kitabu is our easy to use Desktop ePub reader. Simply drag and drop your ePub into Kitabu and start reading.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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