Apple Books AlternativesOnly apps categorised as PDF Readers

The best PDF Reader 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 PDF Readers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting PDF Reader 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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    • 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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    Icecream Ebook Reader

    Reads EPUB, MOBI, FB2, and PDF files, manages digital libraries, tracks reading progress, allows notes, highlights, bookmarks, text translation, online search, night mode, full-screen, customizable layouts, text-to-speech, and di...

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  6. 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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  7. FBReader icon

    FBReader

     220 likes

    E-reader application.

    120 FBReader alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    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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  11. 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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    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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  14. Episteme Reader icon

    Episteme Reader

     10 likes

    Episteme Reader is an offline-first application designed for reading various document formats. It leverages native Android technologies and C++ libraries to provide a performant reading experience with customization capabilities.

    58 Episteme Reader alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Windows
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  15. Handy Reader icon

    Handy Reader

     10 likes

    Customizable reader for EPUB, MOBI, AZW, PDF, FB2, and TXT, offering text-to-speech, bookmarks, highlighting, notes, adjustable fonts, color themes, intuitive interface, quick annotations, search, theme customization, and background image support.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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