Open Source FBReader Alternatives for Linux

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

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  1. calibre icon

    calibre

     1555 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.

    137 calibre alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
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    calibre vs FBReader Comments
    Farrukh
    Positive
    0

    Calibre is the best alternative due to its Book Library Management and built-in Reader utilities.

    • calibre is Free and Open SourceFBReader is Freemium and Proprietary
    • calibre is Customizable, Privacy focused and DecentralizedFBReader is not according to our users
  2. Okular icon

    Okular

     509 likes

    Multi-platform document viewer supporting PDF, ePub, comics, images, and Markdown with annotation, digital signature verification, tabbed interface, sidebar navigation, text selection, text-to-speech, magnifier, search, dark mode, and plugin support.

    128 Okular alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
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    Okular vs FBReader Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    It can't open epub, or mobi.

    • Okular is Free and Open SourceFBReader is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Okular is a PDF Reader FBReader is an Ebook Reader
    • Okular is Privacy focusedFBReader is not according to our users
  4. Readest icon

    Readest

     52 likes

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

    20 Readest alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Annotation
     
  5. KOReader icon

    KOReader

     84 likes

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

    89 KOReader alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • AppImageHub
    • Kobo Books
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    • Linux Mobile
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  9. LEKTRA icon

    LEKTRA

     19 likes

    High-performance viewer for documents and images offering split tabs, customizable single or book layouts, portals for side-by-side sections, instant search, line highlight, annotation tools, link hints, searchable highlights, session management, and TOML config.

    56 LEKTRA alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. Kavita icon

    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...

    188 Kavita alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  11. Cool Reader icon

    Cool Reader

     67 likes

    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...

    104 Cool Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Haiku
    Desktop version
     
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    Discontinued

    The last version is from August 2021.

    Cool Reader vs FBReader Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    best crossplatform. but has no binary installer and file assosiations.

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

    Librum

     13 likes

    A clean and simple way to read your books on any device and build your own online library.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. Papers icon

    Papers

     14 likes

    A document viewer for the GNOME desktop. You can view, search or annotate documents in many different formats.

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    • Linux Mobile
    A clear, simple Ul
     
  14. Citadel (ebook library manager) icon

    Citadel (ebook library manager)

     16 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

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