Open Source calibre AlternativesTop Ebook & PDF Readers like calibre

The best open source alternative to calibre is KOReader. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to calibre and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source 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. Sigil icon
     124 likes

    Sigil is a multi-platform ebook editor. It is designed to edit books in ePub format.

    28 Sigil alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
     
  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. Storyteller icon
     24 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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  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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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. uRead icon
     9 likes

    Discover uRead, your ultimate companion for reading and listening! Whether you’re a casual reader or a book enthusiast, uRead transforms your experience with advanced features and a user-friendly design.

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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