Apple Books Alternatives for Linux

Apple Books is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is calibre, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Apple Books and 13 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Apple Books are Readest, KOReader, Foliate and FBReader.

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  1. calibre icon

    calibre

     1545 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.

    131 calibre alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
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  2. Readest icon

    Readest

     50 likes

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

    19 Readest alternatives

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    Platforms

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

    KOReader

     83 likes

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

    85 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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  5. Foliate icon

    Foliate

     65 likes

    A simple and modern eBook viewer for Linux desktops.

    67 Foliate alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
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  6. FBReader icon

    FBReader

     220 likes

    E-reader application.

    120 FBReader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  7. 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...

    184 Kavita alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  9. 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...

    103 Cool Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Haiku
    Desktop version
     
  10. Komikku icon

    Komikku

     7 likes

    An online/offline manga reader for GNOME, developed with the aim of being used with the Librem 5 phone.

    56 Komikku alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
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  11. Magforest.com icon

    Magforest.com

     7 likes

    Magforest - Digital Magazines. An Online Distribution Platform for Magazine Publishers and Readers. An innovative digital magazine newsstand featuring hundreds of magazines.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Wordpress
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  12. StoryReader icon

    StoryReader

     Like

    A reader and offline library for ScribbleHub series.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android
    • Windows
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  13. WizRead icon

    WizRead

     3 likes

    WizRead combines a powerful reading app with an exciting community, letting you organize, track and share your entire reading journey in one seamless experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  14. novely icon

    novely

     2 likes

    The best ebook manager for your personal ebook catalog. Novely's goal is to provide a single application in which to manage your entire ebook catalog and make it available on every device.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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