Free FBReader Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to FBReader for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best free Windows alternative is calibre, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to FBReader and many of them are free and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Windows alternatives to FBReader are SumatraPDF, Okular, Koodo Reader and Readest.

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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.

    113 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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    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. 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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    • 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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    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 FBReader.

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

    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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    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
  10. Kavita icon

    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...

    169 Kavita alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  11. 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.

    58 Citadel (ebook library manager) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    All Books view (as Grid). List is also supported.
     
  12. Cool Reader icon

    Cool Reader

     66 likes
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    Cool Reader 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...

    93 Cool Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Haiku
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    best crossplatform. but has no binary installer and file assosiations.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Cool Reader is a great FBReader alternative.

    • Cool Reader is Free and Open SourceFBReader is Freemium and Proprietary
  13. Librum icon

    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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  14. Icecream Ebook Reader icon

    Icecream Ebook Reader

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    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 displays ebook metadata.

    97 Icecream Ebook Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  15. AlReader icon

    AlReader

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    Program is designed for reading fiction book.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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