FBReader Alternatives

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

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FBReader alternatives are mainly Ebook Readers, but if you're looking for PDF Readers or Ebook Libraries you can filter on that. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to FBReader.
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FBReader alternatives page was last updated Dec 28, 2024
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  1. uRead icon

    uRead

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    Discover uRead, your ultimate companion for reading and listening! Whether you’re a casual reader or a book enthusiast, uRead transforms your experience with advanced features and a user-friendly design.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    uRead screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Text to Speech
    4.  PDF annotation
    5.  Ratings
    6.  Progress tracking
    7.  Audio Books
    8.  Text Highlighting

    uRead VS FBReader

     
  2. Kavita icon

    Kavita

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    Lighting 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...

    173 Kavita alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Kavita screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Offline Reading
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  File Hosting

    Kavita VS FBReader

     
  4. Apple Books icon

    Apple Books

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    Apple Books is the single destination for all the books you love, and the ones you’re about to. Browse the Book Store, join Oprah’s new Book Club, keep track of what you’ve read and want to read, and listen to enthralling audiobooks. All in one place.

    90 Apple Books alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Apple Books screenshot 1

    Apple Books Features

    1.  Free books
    2.  Text Highlighting
    3.  Built-in Commenting System
    4. Android icon  Android Sync

    Apple Books VS FBReader

     
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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. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Dark Mode

    Citadel (ebook library manager) VS FBReader

     
  7. Storyteller icon

    Storyteller

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    Storyteller is a self-hosted platform for creating and reading ebooks with synced narration. It's made of three components: the API server, the web interface, and the mobile apps. Together, these components allow you to take audiobooks and ebooks that you already own and...

    58 Storyteller alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Android
    Storyteller screenshot 1
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    Storyteller Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Audio Books

    Storyteller VS FBReader

     
  8. Calibre-Web icon

    Calibre-Web

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    Calibre-Web is a web app providing a clean interface for browsing, reading and downloading eBooks using an existing calibre database.

    77 Calibre-Web alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Calibre-Web screenshot 1

    Calibre-Web Features

    1.  OPDS Server
    2.  Built-in e-Book converter

    Calibre-Web VS FBReader

     
  10. Cool Reader icon

    Cool Reader

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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...

    91 Cool Reader alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

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

    The last version is from August 2021.

    Cool Reader Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Interface Overlay

    Cool Reader VS FBReader

     
    Comments about Cool Reader as an Alternative to FBReader
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    Positive Aug 26, 2017
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    best crossplatform. but has no binary installer and file assosiations.

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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
  11. 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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Librum screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Bookmarking

    Librum VS FBReader

     
  12. Papers icon

    Papers

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    A clear, simple Ul

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Full-Text Search
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Text to Speech

    Papers VS FBReader

     
  13. Readest icon

    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.

    11 Readest alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Annotation

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Portable
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Built-in viewer
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required

    Readest VS FBReader

     
  14. Icecream Ebook Reader icon

    Icecream Ebook Reader

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    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 like page turning, bookmarking, note taking, text...

    94 Icecream Ebook Reader alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Icecream Ebook Reader screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Text to Speech
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Tablet support
    5.  Book search
    6.  Built-in translation
    7.  Fullscreen support

    Icecream Ebook Reader VS FBReader

     
  15. Cantook by Aldiko icon

    Cantook by Aldiko

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    Welcome to Cantook! The favorite reading app for the true bookworms.

    Bring all your eBooks, comics and audiobooks in the same place, no matter where they're coming from. Available on iPhone, iPad or macOS.

    With Cantook, we make it easy to bring all your books in the same pl.

    76 Cantook by Aldiko alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Cantook by Aldiko screenshot 1
    Cantook by Aldiko screenshot 2
    Cantook by Aldiko screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  OPDS Client
    3.  Offline Reading

    Cantook by Aldiko VS FBReader

     
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