calibre AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Ebook Libraries

The best Ebook Library alternative to calibre is Readest, 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 KOReader, Foliate, Librera Reader and Koodo Reader.

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    Readest

     51 likes

    Readest is a modern, open-source ebook reader for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and the web.

    19 Readest alternatives

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  2. KOReader icon

    KOReader

     82 likes

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

    86 KOReader alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Android
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    • AppImageHub
    • Kobo Books
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    • Linux Mobile
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    Icecream Ebook Reader

    Reads EPUB, MOBI, FB2, and PDF files, manages digital libraries, tracks reading progress, allows notes, highlights, bookmarks, text translation, online search, night mode, full-screen, customizable layouts, text-to-speech, and di...

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    Librera Reader

     83 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.

    75 Librera Reader alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  7. Koodo Reader icon

    Koodo Reader

     74 likes

    Koodo Reader is a powerful ebook reader designed to provide a simple and easy-to-use reading experience.

    36 Koodo Reader alternatives

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    • Flathub
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    ReadEra

     59 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.

    90 ReadEra alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
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  11. Calibre-Web icon

    Calibre-Web

     36 likes

    Calibre-Web is a web app providing a clean interface for browsing, reading and downloading eBooks using an existing calibre database.

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    Episteme Reader

     12 likes

    Episteme Reader is an offline-first application designed for reading various document formats. It leverages native Android technologies and C++ libraries to provide a performant reading experience with customization capabilities.

    59 Episteme Reader alternatives

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    • Android
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    Google Play Books

     156 likes

    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.

    79 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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    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...

    185 Kavita alternatives

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