Cool Reader AlternativesEbook Readers & Ebook Libraries like Cool Reader

Cool Reader is described as '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' and is a popular Ebook Reader in the news & books category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Cool Reader for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, iPhone, Android Tablet and Linux apps. The best Cool Reader alternative is calibre, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Cool Reader are SumatraPDF, KOReader, Librera Reader and Readest.

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  1. calibre icon

    calibre

     1500 likes

    Free e-book manager with features including library management, format conversion, syncing to devices, internet-independent operation, built-in viewer, news download as e-books, text-to-speech, privacy focus, extensible plugins, and no registration or tracking.

    117 calibre alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
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    calibre vs Cool Reader Comments
    TristisOris
    Negative
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    not a real reader. more a storage, wich duplicate everything you open. And can't use your own book storage.. As reader itself horrible, without simple features.

    • calibre is Free and Open SourceCool Reader is also Free and Open Source
    • calibre is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedCool Reader is not according to our users
  2. SumatraPDF icon

    SumatraPDF

     1671 likes

    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.

    113 SumatraPDF alternatives

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    • Windows
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    SumatraPDF vs Cool Reader Comments
    frenchiveruti
    Positive
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    From all the options around, sumatra excels at "displaying" files, no fuckaround, no extra steps, nothing.
    "Want to read file? sumatra shows file"

    • SumatraPDF is Free and Open SourceCool Reader is also Free and Open Source
    • SumatraPDF is Lightweight and Privacy focusedCool Reader is not according to our users
  4. KOReader icon

    KOReader

     74 likes

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

    72 KOReader alternatives

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

     79 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.

    68 Librera Reader alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Readest

     33 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.

    15 Readest alternatives

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

     65 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.

    30 Koodo Reader alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
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    Koodo Reader vs Cool Reader Comments
    TristisOris
    Negative
    0

    only scroll mode for fb2..

    • Koodo Reader is Free and Open SourceCool Reader is also Free and Open Source
    • Koodo Reader is Customizable and Privacy focusedCool Reader is not according to our users
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    Book's Story

     34 likes

    Material3 eBook reader - Book's Story. Built with Jetpack Compose. Free & Open Source & Ad Free. 4 supported file formats (.txt, .pdf, .epub, .fb2), 2 supported languages. Lots of customization.

    40 Book's Story alternatives

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  15. ReadEra icon

    ReadEra

     57 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.

    79 ReadEra alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
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