calibre Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to calibre for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative 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 available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to calibre are Readest, Foliate, Koodo Reader and Sigil.

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  1. KOReader icon

    KOReader

     80 likes

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

    78 KOReader alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • AppImageHub
    • Kobo Books
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    • Linux Mobile
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  2. Readest icon

    Readest

     41 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.

    17 Readest alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android Tablet
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  5. Koodo Reader icon

    Koodo Reader

     70 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.

    33 Koodo Reader alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
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  6. Sigil icon

    Sigil

     127 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
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  7. Kavita icon

    Kavita

     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
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  9. Citadel (ebook library manager) icon

    Citadel (ebook library manager)

     16 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    All Books view (as Grid). List is also supported.
     
  11. Librum icon

    Librum

     13 likes

    A clean and simple way to read your books on any device and build your own online library.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. Cool Reader icon

    Cool Reader

     67 likes

    Cool Reader is fast and small cross-platform XML/CSS based eBook reader for desktops and handheld devices. Understands a number of text document formats, suppurt OPDS (in new ui-opengl version). Fully customizable palette, text reformatting with any font size, font...

    102 Cool Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Haiku
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    MyBookshelf

     4 likes

    MyBookshelf is web based program to manage your library of ebooks. It is fully web based, with simple, yet powerful interface. It’s written in python language and django web framework offers great flexibility and extensibility. Ideal for sharing ebooks within a group of people.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
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  14. Apprentice Alf's DeDRM Tools icon

    Apprentice Alf's DeDRM Tools

     17 likes

    Free and simple software for removing/decrypting DRM from Kindle, Adobe Digital Editions, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Sony, Fictionwise eReader, and other ebooks. Many tools included, including stand-alone scripts and a Calibre plugin.

    6 Apprentice Alf's DeDRM Tools alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • calibre
    • Haiku
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