FBReader AlternativesTop Ebook & PDF Readers like FBReader

FBReader is described as 'E-reader application' and is a very popular Ebook Reader in the news & books category. There are more than 100 alternatives to FBReader for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, Android Tablet and iPad apps. The best FBReader alternative is calibre, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FBReader are SumatraPDF, Okular, KOReader and Librera Reader.

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  1. calibre icon

    calibre

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    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.

    111 calibre alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
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    • Almost everyone thinks calibre is a great FBReader alternative.

    • calibre is the most popular Windows, Mac, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to FBReader.

    • calibre is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FBReader.

    • calibre is Free and Open SourceFBReader is Freemium and Proprietary
    • calibre is Customizable and Privacy focusedFBReader is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    108 SumatraPDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Okular

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    Multi-platform document viewer offering extensive format support, including PDF, comics, images, EPUB, and Markdown, with annotation tools, sidebar previews, text-to-speech, DRM management, cross-platform compatibility, and integration with KDE Frameworks libraries.

    112 Okular alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
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    Comments about Okular as an Alternative to FBReader
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    Negative
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    It can't open epub, or mobi.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Okular is Free and Open SourceFBReader is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Okular is Privacy focusedFBReader is not according to our users
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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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  6. KOReader icon

    KOReader

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

    66 KOReader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • AppImageHub
    • Kobo Books
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android Tablet
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    • KOReader is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to FBReader.

    • KOReader is Free and Open SourceFBReader is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Librera Reader

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    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.

    62 Librera Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Koodo Reader

     57 likes
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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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    • Koodo Reader is the most popular Web-based alternative to FBReader.

    • Koodo Reader is Free and Open SourceFBReader is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Koodo Reader is Customizable and Privacy focusedFBReader is not according to our users
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    Book's Story

     33 likes
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    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.

    35 Book's Story alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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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.

    13 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 FBReader.

    • Readest is Free and Open SourceFBReader is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Readest is Privacy focusedFBReader is not according to our users
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    Amazon Kindle

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    The Kindle app puts millions of books, magazines, newspapers, comics, and manga at your fingertips.

    110 Amazon Kindle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Amazon Kindle as an Alternative to FBReader
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    3

    You can't get the books on Kindle if your books are in Dropbox.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Amazon Kindle is a great FBReader alternative, some don't.

    • Amazon Kindle is Freemium and ProprietaryFBReader is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Openlib

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    Openlib is an open source app to download and read books from shadow library (Anna’s Archive). The App Has Built In Reader to Read Books.

    66 Openlib alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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