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The best PDF Reader alternative to BookReader is calibre, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to BookReader and 17 are PDF Readers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting PDF Reader alternatives to BookReader are FBReader, Moon+ Reader, Foliate and ReadEra.

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BookReader alternatives are mainly Ebook Readers but may also be PDF Readers or Ebook Libraries. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of BookReader.

BookReader

Ebook Reader
Paid • Proprietary

BookReader is the Cocoa application for reading electronic books in the following formats:

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BookReader alternatives page was last updated Nov 6, 2021

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.
115 calibre alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Ebook Reader
- PDF Reader
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- Self-Hosted
- Flathub
- PortableApps.com
- Homebrew
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Top calibre Features
1. Built-in e-Book converter
2. Book organization
3. Built-in viewer
4. Batch conversion
5. Library Management
6. Ebook Editor
7. Supports All Ebooks Format
8. Customizable
9. DRM Free
10. E-book management
11. Book Manager
12. Ad-free
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calibre VS BookReader
Is calibre a good alternative to BookReader?
- calibre is the most popular Windows, Mac, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to BookReader.
- calibre is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to BookReader.
- calibre is Free and Open SourceBookReader is Paid and Proprietary
- calibre is CustomizableBookReader is not according to our users

FBReader
E-reader application.
109 FBReader alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Ebook Reader
- PDF Reader
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
FBReader Features
1. No Tracking
2. Lightweight
3. No registration required
4. Dark Mode
5. Cloud Sync
6. Calibre integration
7. Multiple languages
8. OPDS Client
9. iPhone/iPod sync
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FBReader VS BookReader
Is FBReader a good alternative to BookReader?
- FBReader is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to BookReader.
- FBReader is Freemium and ProprietaryBookReader is Paid and Proprietary
- FBReader is LightweightBookReader is not according to our users

Moon+ Reader
Innovative book reader with powerful controls & full functions.
80 Moon+ Reader alternatives
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License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Ebook Reader
- PDF Reader
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
Top Moon+ Reader Features
1. Text to Speech
2. Works Offline
3. Dark Mode
4. Lightweight
5. Support for Themes
6. Built-in themes
7. Ad-free
8. Support for MarkDown
9. Cloud Sync
10. No registration required
11. Full-Text Search
12. PDF annotation
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Moon+ Reader VS BookReader
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Icecream Ebook Reader
Icecream Ebook Reader is a software that turns your computer screen into an EPUB reader, supporting various ebook formats such as EPUB, MOBI, FB2, PDF, and more. It enables users to manage a digital library and offers features li...

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Foliate
A simple and modern eBook viewer for Linux desktops.
51 Foliate alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Ebook Reader
- PDF Reader
Platforms
- Linux
- BSD
- Snapcraft
- Flathub
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Top Foliate Features
1. Dark Mode
2. Text Highlighting
3. Built-in Dictionary
4. Export annotations
5. Text annotation
6. Works Offline
7. Full-Text Search
8. Ad-free
9. Text to Speech
10. Privacy focused
11. No registration required
12. Support for Themes
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Foliate VS BookReader
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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.
71 ReadEra alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Ebook Reader
- PDF Reader
Platforms
- Android
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ReadEra Features
1. Dark Mode
2. Fullscreen support
3. Auto fetch album covers
4. No registration required
5. Works Offline
6. Material design
7. Ad-free
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Kavita
Lighting 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...
172 Kavita alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Ebook Reader
- PDF Reader
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Self-Hosted
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Kavita Features
1. Web-Based
2. Lightweight
3. Offline Reading
4. Ad-free
5. No Tracking
6. Dark Mode
7. File Hosting
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Kavita VS BookReader
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Calibre Web
Calibre Web is a web app providing a clean interface for browsing, reading and downloading eBooks using an existing Calibre database.
77 Calibre Web alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Ebook Reader
- Ebook Library
Platforms
- Self-Hosted
Calibre Web Features
OPDS Server
Built-in e-Book converter
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Document Viewer
Document Viewer is a highly customizable document viewer for Android, fork of the last GPL version of EBookDroid .
150 Document Viewer alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- PDF Reader
- Ebook Reader
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
Document Viewer Features
1. Privacy focused
2. Works Offline
3. No registration required
4. Lightweight
5. No Tracking
6. Customizable
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Discontinued
The last version (2.7.4) was released in March 2016.

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Icecream Ebook Reader
Icecream Ebook Reader is a software that turns your computer screen into an EPUB reader, supporting various ebook formats such as EPUB, MOBI, FB2, PDF, and more. It enables users to manage a digital library and offers features like page turning, bookmarking, note taking, text...
96 Icecream Ebook Reader alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Ebook Reader
- PDF Reader
Platforms
- Windows
Icecream Ebook Reader Features
1. Lightweight
2. No registration required
3. Text to Speech
4. Dark Mode
5. Tablet support
6. Book search
7. Built-in translation
8. Fullscreen support
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GoodReader
With GoodReader on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, you can read virtually anything, anywhere. Books, movies, maps, pictures; GoodReader puts it all in a single app, right in your pocket.
96 GoodReader alternatives
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License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- PDF Reader
- Ebook Reader
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
GoodReader Features
1. PDF annotation
2. Dark Mode
3. Cloud Sync
4. Sync with iCloud
5. Sync with Dropbox
6. ICloud Integration
7. Support for SFTP
8. Support for FTP
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GoodReader VS BookReader
Is GoodReader a good alternative to BookReader?
- GoodReader is the most popular commercial alternative to BookReader.
- GoodReader is Paid and ProprietaryBookReader is also Paid and Proprietary

PocketBook Reader
Read, search, make notes & highlights in PDF (Adobe DRM), EPUB (Adobe DRM), DjVu, TXT, FB2, FB2.zip book formats. Enjoy a unique, fast and user-friendly interface that was designed to provide the most convenient set of options for you to fully enjoy reading a book.
54 PocketBook Reader alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Ebook Reader
- PDF Reader
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
PocketBook Reader Features
Text to Speech
Text Highlighting
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Yomu EBook Reader
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.
17 Yomu EBook Reader alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Ebook Reader
- PDF Reader
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
Yomu EBook Reader Features
OPDS Client
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Yomu EBook Reader VS BookReader
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