Apple Books AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Ebook Libraries

The best Ebook Library alternative to Apple Books 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 many of them are Ebook Libraries so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Ebook Library alternatives to Apple Books are Readest, KOReader, Amazon Kindle and Project Gutenberg.

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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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    • 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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    • 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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    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • AppImageHub
    • Kobo Books
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    • Linux Mobile
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    Adobe Digital Editions

    Supports EPUB and PDF formats, reading borrowed library and DRM-protected eBooks on Windows, macOS, tablets, and phones, with features like annotation, syncing across devices, offline reading modes, organizational tools, and cust...

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  6. Amazon Kindle icon

    Amazon Kindle

     244 likes

    The Kindle app puts millions of books, magazines, newspapers, comics, and manga at your fingertips.

    126 Amazon Kindle alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  7. Project Gutenberg icon

    Project Gutenberg

     202 likes

    Offers access to a collection of over 75,000 free e-books, primarily older works with expired US copyright. Download or read online in EPUB and Kindle formats, with no fees, registration, or special apps required. Supported by volunteer digitization efforts.

    64 Project Gutenberg alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  8. Foliate icon

    Foliate

     65 likes

    A simple and modern eBook viewer for Linux desktops.

    67 Foliate alternatives

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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
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  10. Google Play Books icon

    Google Play Books

     156 likes

    Discover a vast library of books to search, preview, and buy, read free public domain books, sync page positions, and back up purchases online for a seamless reading experience across multiple devices.

    77 Google Play Books alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
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  11. Book's Story icon

    Book's Story

     36 likes

    Material3 eBook reader - Book's Story. Built with Jetpack Compose. Free & Open Source & Ad Free. 4 supported file formats (.txt, .pdf, .epub, .fb2), 2 supported languages. Lots of customization.

    43 Book's Story alternatives

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  13. ReadEra icon

    ReadEra

     58 likes

    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.

    89 ReadEra alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
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  14. 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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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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