Houdoku AlternativesComic and Manga Readers and other similar apps like Houdoku

Houdoku is described as 'Manga reader and library manager for the desktop' and is a comic and manga reader in the news & books category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Houdoku for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Linux, Mac and iPhone apps. The best Houdoku alternative is Mihon, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Houdoku are Aniyomi, Kotatsu, AzyX and Unyo.

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Houdoku alternatives page was last updated Jan 17, 2025
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  1. Mihon icon
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    Mihon

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    Mihon is an open-source Tachiyomi successor manga reader for Android 8.0 and above.

    21 Mihon alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Anime / Manga Tracking
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Data export/import
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  User Rating
    11.  Built-in viewer
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    Mihon VS Houdoku

    Is Mihon a good alternative to Houdoku?
     

    • Mihon is the most popular Android alternative to Houdoku.

    • Mihon is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Houdoku.

    • Mihon is Free and Open SourceHoudoku is also Free and Open Source
    • Mihon is Lightweight and Privacy focusedHoudoku is not according to our users
  2. Aniyomi icon
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    Aniyomi

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    Aniyomi is an unofficial fork of the free and open source manga reader Tachiyomi that adds anime capabilities! For Android 6.0 and above.

    42 Aniyomi alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Watch anime
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Unlimited storage
    8.  Support for 4K
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Decentralized
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  4. Kotatsu icon
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    Kotatsu

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    A simple and convenient open source manga reader for Android from and for the community, where you can find and read your favorite manga easier than ever.

    35 Kotatsu alternatives
    History Tab
    Favourites Tab
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    Explore Tab

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Material design
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Built-in viewer
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  5. AzyX icon
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    AzyX

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    Anime and manga platform equipped with powerful features for enthusiasts; offers customizable themes, dynamic theming, and smooth UI elements built using Flutter, following Google’s Material Design principles for an enhanced viewing and reading experience.

    30 AzyX alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    AzyX Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Custom themes
    3.  Material design
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  6. Unyo icon
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    Unyo

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    Unyo is a desktop application (inspired from Dantotsu) where you can watch and read your favourite animes and mangas, it is fully integrated with .

    16 Unyo alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Watch anime
    3.  Built-in themes
    4.  Chromecast Support
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Support for 4K
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    Unyo VS Houdoku

    Is Unyo a good alternative to Houdoku?
     

    • Unyo is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Houdoku.

    • Unyo is Free and Open SourceHoudoku is also Free and Open Source
    • Unyo is Privacy focused and LightweightHoudoku is not according to our users
  7. HakuNeko icon
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    HakuNeko

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    HakuNeko is a cross-platform downloader for manga and anime from various websites. HakuNeko was made to help users who download media for circumstances that requires offline usage. The philosophy is ad-hoc consumption, get it when you want to read/watch it.

    38 HakuNeko alternatives
    HakuNeko screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Offline Reading
    3.  Bookmarks
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Portable
    8.  Custom folders
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  9. Miru Project icon
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    Miru Project

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    A versatile application that is free, open-source, and supports extension sources for videos, comics, and novels, available on Android, Windows, and Web platforms.

    32 Miru Project alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Miru Project Features

    1.  Watch anime
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Multi Platform
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Built-in viewer
    8.  Multiple languages
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    Miru Project VS Houdoku

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    • Miru Project is the most popular Web-based alternative to Houdoku.

    • Miru Project is Free and Open SourceHoudoku is also Free and Open Source
  10. YACReader icon
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    YACReader

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    YACReader is a comic reader and comic manager with support for cbr cbz zip rar comic files.

    58 YACReader alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Page view Feature
    Convenient right click menu

    YACReader Features

    1.  Simple installation
    2.  Read Manga
    3.  Integrated PDF Viewer
    4.  Portable
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Built-in viewer
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  No registration required
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    YACReader VS Houdoku

    Is YACReader a good alternative to Houdoku?
     

    • YACReader is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Houdoku.

    • YACReader is Free and Open SourceHoudoku is also Free and Open Source
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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...

    174 Kavita alternatives
    Kavita screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    Is Kavita a good alternative to Houdoku?
     

    • Kavita is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Houdoku.

    • Kavita is Freemium and Open SourceHoudoku is Free and Open Source
    • Kavita is LightweightHoudoku is not according to our users
  12. Mangayomi icon
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    Mangayomi

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    Mangayomi is free an open source manga reader and anime streaming cross-plateform app inspired by Tachiyomi and Aniyomi made with Flutter. It allows users to read manga and watch anime from a variety of sources.

    42 Mangayomi alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
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  13. NeeView icon
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    NeeView

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    NeeView is a Free and Open Source, modern and powerful image viewer and a manga/comic reader that has high quality scaling options and many different customization options.

    55 NeeView alternatives
    Main Program Window

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Settings Window
    Hotkey Customization (Gestures-Mouse-Touch)

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Detailed customization
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Portable
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  14. TachiyomiAZ icon
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    TachiyomiAZ

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    A fork TachiyomiEH who was itself a fork of the now-discontinued Tachiyomi application.

    17 TachiyomiAZ alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Offline Reading
    7.  Custom folders
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