calibre AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Ebook Libraries

The best Ebook Library alternative to calibre is KOReader, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to calibre and many of them are Ebook Libraries so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Ebook Library alternatives to calibre are Librera Reader, Foliate, Readest and Koodo Reader.

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  1. KOReader icon
     73 likes

    An ebook reader application supporting PDF, DjVu, EPUB, FB2 and many more formats, running on Kindle, Kobo, PocketBook, Linux and Android devices.

    69 KOReader alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Android
    • AppImageHub
    • Kobo Books
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android Tablet
     
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    Comments about KOReader as an Alternative to calibre
    N.A. Ferrell
    Positive
    0

    A very feature-full reading app. I use it with my PocketBook Color and PocketBook InkPad Color and it is much snappier than the default reading app.

    Biep
    Positive
    0

    As an e-book reader it is unparalleled, I believe. It is not a feature-rich library management tool, though.

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    • KOReader is Free and Open Sourcecalibre is also Free and Open Source
  2. Librera Reader icon
     78 likes

    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.

    65 Librera Reader alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  3. Readest icon
     31 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.

    14 Readest alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android Tablet
     
  4. Koodo Reader icon
     62 likes

    Koodo Reader is an all-in-one e-book reader that can help you better manage and study your e-books. It's free and open-source.

    29 Koodo Reader alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
     
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    Comments about Koodo Reader as an Alternative to calibre
    alexanderprange
    Positive
    1

    cleaner and significantly better user interface and user friendly.

    RemovedUser
    Positive
    0

    I use the web-based platform and it's just very good. Super intuitive and minimalistic but with great functionalities and customization. And it's FOSS.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Koodo Reader is Free and Open Sourcecalibre is also Free and Open Source
  5. ReadEra icon
     57 likes

    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.

    77 ReadEra alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
     
  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...

    172 Kavita alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
     
  7. Discover a vast library of books to search, preview, and buy, read free public domain books, sync page positions, and back up purchases online for a seamless reading experience across multiple devices.

    67 Google Play Books alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
     
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    Comments about Google Play Books as an Alternative to calibre
    Top Positive Comment
    Aiko
    -1

    Other than being an e-book store, it also allows PDF and EPUB files to be uploaded and they become available on all devices with Google Play Books. The reader is pretty great as well.

    Top Negative Comment
    liberation
    2

    google play books is nowhere near the same as calibre

    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Google Play books isn't an ePub reader. You need to buy books to use it.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Google Play Books is Freemium and Proprietarycalibre is Free and Open Source
  8. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. BookLore icon
     8 likes

    Self-hosted platform for managing personal book collections, offering responsive in-browser reading of PDFs and ePubs, automatic and manual metadata, multi-user support, organization by libraries and shelves, progress tracking, user permissions, and secure library management.

    31 BookLore alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
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