GooReader AlternativesEbook Readers and other similar apps like GooReader

GooReader is described as 'Desktop application that allows you to search, download and read books and magazines available on Google Play Books , add bookmarks, annotate pages, create local library and manage your Google Library' and is a Ebook Reader in the news & books category. There are more than 10 alternatives to GooReader for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best GooReader alternative is calibre, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GooReader are Foliate, Amazon Kindle, ReadEra and Citadel (ebook library manager).

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GooReader alternatives page was last updated Jan 16, 2024
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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.

    109 calibre alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
    calibre screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in e-Book converter
    2.  Book organization
    3.  Built-in viewer
    4.  Library Management
    5.  Batch conversion
    6.  Ebook Editor
    7.  Supports All Ebooks Format
    8.  DRM Free
    9.  E-book management
    10.  Book Manager
    11.  Metadata Editor
    12.  Ad-free

    calibre VS GooReader

     

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

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

    • calibre is Free and Open SourceGooReader is Paid and Proprietary
    • calibre is CustomizableGooReader is not according to our users
  2. Foliate icon

    Foliate

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    A simple and modern eBook viewer for Linux desktops.

    51 Foliate alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    Foliate screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Built-in Dictionary
    3.  Text Highlighting
    4.  Export annotations
    5.  Text annotation
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Text to Speech
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Flipping pages
    12.  Plain text flows

    Foliate VS GooReader

     
  4. 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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Amazon Kindle Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Full-Text Search
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ebook Cloud Sync
    6.  Progress tracking
    7.  Save progress
    8.  Synchronization

    Amazon Kindle VS GooReader

     

    • Amazon Kindle is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to GooReader.

    • Amazon Kindle is Freemium and ProprietaryGooReader is Paid and Proprietary
  5. ReadEra icon

    ReadEra

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    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.

    71 ReadEra alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    ReadEra screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Auto fetch album covers
    3.  Fullscreen support
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Text to Speech
    8.  Material design

    ReadEra VS GooReader

     
  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 GooReader

     
  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...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

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

    Storyteller VS GooReader

     
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    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...

    172 Kavita alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Offline Reading
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  File Hosting
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Built-in viewer
    9.  No registration required

    Kavita VS GooReader

     
  10. 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 GooReader

     
  11. Freebook Sifter icon

    Freebook Sifter

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    Freebook Sifter lists free eBooks from various sources. They update the list daily and you can find free eBooks from Amazon sites around the world, Kobo, Nook, Project Gutenberg.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Homepage

    Freebook Sifter Features

    1.  Send to Kindle
    2.  Free books

    Freebook Sifter VS GooReader

     
  12. BookFusion icon

    BookFusion

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    eBook platform focused on openness that provides e-book library management and reader for users to upload & read their e-books across all devices while also allowing businesses and schools to create their own digital library to distribute content.

    60 BookFusion alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JM flagJamaica

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    BookFusion screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Ebook Conversion
    3. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    4.  E-book management

    BookFusion VS GooReader

     
  13. Lector Ebook Reader icon

    Lector Ebook Reader

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    A Qt based ebook reader.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Main window
    Discontinued

    The last version is from March 2019.

    Lector Ebook Reader VS GooReader

     
  14. Magzter icon

    Magzter

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    Magzter is a cross-platform, self-service, global digital magazine newsstand with over 8,000 magazines from 3,400+ publishers in more than 50 languages from over 175 countries. User can read magazines through iOS, Android, and is website.

    63 Magzter alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Magzter screenshot 1
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    Magzter Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Magazine subscriptions

    Magzter VS GooReader

     
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