calibre Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to calibre for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is Koodo Reader, 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 Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to calibre are Readest, Sigil, Kavita and Citadel (ebook library manager).

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  1. Koodo Reader icon

    Koodo Reader

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    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.

    28 Koodo Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
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    alexanderprange
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    cleaner and significantly better user interface and user friendly.

    RemovedUser
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    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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    • Most users think Koodo Reader is a great calibre alternative.

    • Koodo Reader is the most popular Web-based, Windows & Mac alternative to calibre.

    • Koodo Reader is Free and Open Sourcecalibre is also Free and Open Source
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    Readest

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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android Tablet
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    • Readest is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to calibre.

    • Readest is Free and Open Sourcecalibre is also Free and Open Source
  4. Sigil icon

    Sigil

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

    27 Sigil alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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    Kavita

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    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...

    170 Kavita alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  7. Citadel (ebook library manager) icon

    Citadel (ebook library manager)

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    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Librum

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Kindle Create

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    Reflowable format allows you to create files for Kindle, print, and EPUB. Readers can adjust the size of eBook fonts, margins, and various properties on Kindle.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
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  13. Ubooquity icon

    Ubooquity

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    Ubooquity is a free, lightweight and easy-to-use home server for your comics and ebooks. Use it to access your files from anywhere, with a tablet, an e-reader, a phone or a computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  14. Apprentice Alf's DeDRM Tools icon

    Apprentice Alf's DeDRM Tools

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • calibre
    • Haiku
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    Comments about Apprentice Alf's DeDRM Tools as an Alternative to calibre
    N.A. Ferrell
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    Calibre is for managing ebook libraries, converting ebook formats, and reading ebooks. The DeDRM tool can be installed as an unofficial plugin for Calibre for a specific purpose, but it is not an alternative to any of Calibre's major functions.

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    • Apprentice Alf's DeDRM Tools is Free and Open Sourcecalibre is also Free and Open Source
  15. Calibre2OPDS icon

    Calibre2OPDS

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    Calibre2opds can generate OPDS and HTML catalogs from the metadata of the calibre e-book library manager. These catalogs can then be used both to browse your e-book library online and also to download books on demand.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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