JW Library AlternativesBible Study Tools and other similar apps like JW Library

JW Library is described as 'Study the Bible in English, Koine Greek, and over a hundred other languages. Includes a Bible encyclopedia and many Scriptural books and videos' and is a Bible Study tool in the news & books category. There are more than 25 alternatives to JW Library for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, iPad and Web-based apps. The best JW Library alternative is e-Sword. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try YouVersion or AndBible: Bible Study. Other great apps like JW Library are Bible by Olive Tree, The Light, Xiphos and The Word.

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JW Library alternatives page was last updated May 4, 2025
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  1. e-Sword icon

    e-Sword

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    Free app with extensive Bible study features, including multiple versions, simple search with Strong's numbers, and an editor for sermons and notes, enhancing user experience significantly.

    52 e-Sword alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Top e-Sword Features

    1.  Built-in Dictionary
    2.  Integrated Search
    3.  Convert Word documents to PDF
    4.  Bible
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Stream audio
    11.  DLC

    e-Sword VS JW Library

     

    • e-Sword is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to JW Library.

    • e-Sword is the most popular commercial alternative to JW Library.

    • e-Sword is Paid and ProprietaryJW Library is Free Personal and Proprietary
  2. YouVersion icon

    YouVersion

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    Get God’s Word for free on your devices with the Bible App by YouVersion. Connect with God through Scripture by reading, listening, Plans, Daily Refresh, Verse of the Day, and so much more!

    49 YouVersion alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
    • visionOS
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    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Reading plans
    4.  Bible

    YouVersion VS JW Library

     

    • YouVersion is the most popular Web-based alternative to JW Library.

    • YouVersion is the most popular free alternative to JW Library.

    • YouVersion is Free and ProprietaryJW Library is Free Personal and Proprietary
  4. AndBible: Bible Study icon

    AndBible: Bible Study

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    Bible Study app by And Bible Open Source Project is a powerful, yet easy to use, offline Bible study application for Android. The app is developed by Bible readers for Bible readers. It does not aim to be simply a Bible reader, but focuses on being an advanced tool to do...

    51 AndBible: Bible Study alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    AndBible: Bible Study screenshot 1

    AndBible: Bible Study Features

    1.  Offline Reading
    2.  Bible
    3.  Bookmarks
    4.  Interlinear
    5.  Multiple languages

    AndBible: Bible Study VS JW Library

     

    • AndBible: Bible Study is the most popular Open Source alternative to JW Library.

    • AndBible: Bible Study is Free and Open SourceJW Library is Free Personal and Proprietary
  5. Bible by Olive Tree icon

    Bible by Olive Tree

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    This Bible study app links your Bible reading with outstanding commentaries, maps, and dictionaries for an in-depth study experience. You can take notes, highlight verses, bookmark passages, and sync all of these things between different devices.

    47 Bible by Olive Tree alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Kindle Fire
    Daily Reading Plans Choose a Bible Reading Plan on topics such as marriage and forgiveness, or focus on books of the Bible and specific people found in scripture. Find a plan that fits your schedule with options from five days to as long as a year.

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Offline Reading
    4.  Split-screen view
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Bible
    7.  Built-in Note Taker
    8.  Reading plans
    9.  Scheduling

    Bible by Olive Tree VS JW Library

     
  6. The Light icon

    The Light

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    Bible multi languages, free, offline, no advertising. Contains Bible Audio, Reading plans, Cross references, Harmony of Gospels, Random verses, Interlinear, Lexicals.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android TV
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    The Light screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Text to Speech
    8.  Bible quotes
    9.  Integrated Search
    10.  Bible

    The Light VS JW Library

     
  7. Xiphos icon

    Xiphos

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    Xiphos (formerly known as GnomeSword) is a Bible study tool written for Linux, UNIX, and Windows under the GNOME toolkit, offering a rich and featureful environment for reading, study, and research using modules from The SWORD Project and elsewhere.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GNOME
    Main: Module selector, Bible, commentary, dictionary

    Xiphos Features

    1.  Bible
    2.  Modules

    Xiphos VS JW Library

     

    • Xiphos is the most popular Linux alternative to JW Library.

    • Xiphos is Free and Open SourceJW Library is Free Personal and Proprietary
  9. The Word icon

    The Word

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    The Word consists of the main program (engine), and a list of add-on modules like Bibles, in different languages, commentaries, dictionaries, books, maps, fonts, different translation files, etc. The Word supports add-on modules in many languages and also supports many different...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    The Word Features

    1.  Modules
    2.  Bible

    The Word VS JW Library

     
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    BibleTime

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    BibleTime is a completely free Bible study program. The programs user interface is built with Qt framework, which makes it run on several operating systems including Linux, Windows, FreeBSD and Mac OS X.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Qt
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    BibleTime Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Bible

    BibleTime VS JW Library

     
  11. Blue Letter Bible icon

    Blue Letter Bible

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    Powerful Bible study tools linked to every verse in an easy-to-use, personalized Bible reader!

    47 Blue Letter Bible alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Online
    • Android
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    Blue Letter Bible Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Bible

    Blue Letter Bible VS JW Library

     
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    Bible Analyzer

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    Bible Analyzer Bible Software: Free Bible Study for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux, with Statistics, Word Lists, Audio, Text-to-Speech, and an Extensive Library.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Bible Analyzer screenshot 1

    Bible Analyzer Features

    1.  Bible

    Bible Analyzer VS JW Library

     
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    BibleGateway

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    Bible Gateway is a searchable online Bible tool hosting more than 200 versions of the Bible in over 70 languages that you can freely read, research, and reference anywhere. Including a library of audio Bibles, mobile apps, devotionals, email newsletters, and other free...

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    BibleGateway screenshot 1

    BibleGateway Features

    1.  Multiple translation
    2.  Offline Reading
    3.  Bible
    4.  Reading plans
    5. Telegram icon  Telegram integration
    6.  Reading

    BibleGateway VS JW Library

     
  14. Gospel Library icon

    Gospel Library

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    Study, search, mark, and share gospel content, including scriptures, general conference talks, manuals, music, media, and more.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Java Mobile
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    Gospel Library screenshot 1

    Gospel Library Features

    1.  Inspirational Quotes
    2.  Audio Books
    3.  Magazines
    4.  Cross-references
    5.  Bible

    Gospel Library VS JW Library

     
    Comments about Gospel Library as an Alternative to JW Library
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    More for Mormons than anything else. They have their own inspired books (D&C BofM PGP etc.) unlike most other Christians.

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    • Gospel Library is Free and ProprietaryJW Library is Free Personal and Proprietary
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