Comix AlternativesComic and Manga Readers & Image Viewers like Comix

Comix is described as 'Image viewer specifically designed to handle comic books. It reads ZIP, RAR and tar archives (also gzip or bzip2 compressed), as well as plain image files. It has a simple and user-friendly GUI using PyGTK' and is a popular comic and manga reader in the news & books category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Comix for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, iPad, iPhone and Android Tablet apps. The best Comix alternative is SumatraPDF, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Comix are Mihon, MuPDF, AzyX and YACReader.

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  1. SumatraPDF icon

    SumatraPDF

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    This free, open-source viewer for Windows supports multiple formats like PDF, eBooks (ePub, Mobi), CHM, and Comic Books (CBZ, CBR). Prioritizing simplicity and speed, it offers a lightweight, portable design with a minimalist interface, catering to users seeking fast and efficient document viewing.

    105 SumatraPDF alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    SumatraPDF screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Optimal performance
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Low memory usage
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Portable
    5.  Multi Format Reader
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Highlighter
    9.  PDF annotation
    10.  Global bookmarks
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Quick search

    SumatraPDF VS Comix

     

    • SumatraPDF is the most popular Windows alternative to Comix.

    • SumatraPDF is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Comix.

    • SumatraPDF is Free and Open SourceComix is also Free and Open Source
    • SumatraPDF is LightweightComix is not according to our users
  2. Mihon icon

    Mihon

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    Mihon is an open-source Tachiyomi successor manga reader for Android 8.0 and above.

    25 Mihon alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Anime / Manga Tracking
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Data export/import
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  User Rating
    11.  Built-in viewer

    Mihon VS Comix

     

    • Mihon is the most popular Android alternative to Comix.

    • Mihon is Free and Open SourceComix is also Free and Open Source
    • Mihon is Lightweight and Privacy focusedComix is not according to our users
  4. MuPDF icon

    MuPDF

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    MuPDF offers a highly versatile PDF, XPS, and eBook interpreter, customizable as a renderer, viewer, or toolkit. Features include digital signatures, redactions, form filling, annotations, and page manipulation, ideal for mobile, eBooks, and embedded apps supporting Java, C++, and Python.

    89 MuPDF alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Xfce
    MuPDF screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Vim Key Mapping
    4.  PDF annotation
    5.  Sign PDF files
    6.  PDF compression
    7.  Combine PDF
    8.  Split PDF files
    9.  Fill PDF Forms

    MuPDF VS Comix

     

    • MuPDF is the most popular Linux alternative to Comix.

    • MuPDF is Free and Open SourceComix is also Free and Open Source
    • MuPDF is LightweightComix is not according to our users
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    Icecream Ebook Reader

    Icecream Ebook Reader is a software that turns your computer screen into an EPUB reader, supporting various ebook formats such as EPUB, MOBI, FB2, PDF, and more. It enables users to manage a digital library and offers features li...

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  6. AzyX icon

    AzyX

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    Anime and manga platform equipped with powerful features for enthusiasts; offers customizable themes, dynamic theming, and smooth UI elements built using Flutter, following Google’s Material Design principles for an enhanced viewing and reading experience.

    32 AzyX alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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    AzyX Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Custom themes
    3.  Material design

    AzyX VS Comix

     
  7. YACReader icon

    YACReader

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    YACReader is a comic reader and comic manager with support for cbr cbz zip rar comic files.

    58 YACReader alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    YACReader screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Simple installation
    2.  Read Manga
    3.  Integrated PDF Viewer
    4.  Portable
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Built-in viewer
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  No registration required

    YACReader VS Comix

     

    • YACReader is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to Comix.

    • YACReader is Free and Open SourceComix is also Free and Open Source
  8. Miru Project icon

    Miru Project

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    A versatile application that is free, open-source, and supports extension sources for videos, comics, and novels, available on Android, Windows, and Web platforms.

    34 Miru Project alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Miru Project screenshot 1
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    Miru Project Features

    1.  Watch anime
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Multi Platform
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Built-in viewer
    8.  Multiple languages

    Miru Project VS Comix

     

    • Miru Project is the most popular Web-based alternative to Comix.

    • Miru Project is Free and Open SourceComix is also Free and Open Source
  10. Komikku App icon

    Komikku App

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    Free and open source manga reader for Android. Fork of Mihon with advanced features and improved extension support.

    26 Komikku App alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    Komikku App screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Built-in viewer
    4.  Personalized Recommendations
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Komikku App VS Comix

     
  11. NeeView icon

    NeeView

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    NeeView is a Free and Open Source, modern and powerful image viewer and a manga/comic reader that has high quality scaling options and many different customization options.

    56 NeeView alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Program Window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Detailed customization
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Portable

    NeeView VS Comix

     
  12. CDisplay Ex icon

    CDisplay Ex

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    CDisplayEx is a light, efficient CBR Reader, and it is also the most popular comic book reader. It is able to read all comic book formats (.cbr file, .cbz, .pdf, etc..) and Manga. Everything is designed to give you the best comic reading experience, it load comic books...

    50 CDisplay Ex alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    CDisplay Ex screenshot 1
    Bundleware

    The installation may contain adwares: the EULA states that you are agreeing to install OpenCandy

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Built-in viewer
    2.  Adaptive Backgrounds

    CDisplay Ex VS Comix

     

    • CDisplay Ex is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Comix.

    • CDisplay Ex is Freemium and ProprietaryComix is Free and Open Source
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    Document Viewer

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    Document Viewer is a highly customizable document viewer for Android, fork of the last GPL version of EBookDroid .

    151 Document Viewer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    library view
    settings
    Discontinued

    The last version (2.7.4) was released in March 2016.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking

    Document Viewer VS Comix

     
  14. Mcomix icon

    Mcomix

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    MComix is an user-friendly, customizable image viewer. It is specifically designed to handle comic books, but also serves as a generic viewer. It reads images in ZIP, RAR, 7Zip or tar archives as well as plain image files.

    50 Mcomix alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Xfce
    Mcomix screenshot 1

    Mcomix Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Fast motion

    Mcomix VS Comix

     
  15. OpenComic icon

    OpenComic

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    OpenComic is a free and open-source comic and manga reader for Windows, Mac and Linux, written with Node.js and using Electron.

    65 OpenComic alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    OpenComic screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Electron based
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Portable

    OpenComic VS Comix

     
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