Amazon Kindle Alternatives

Amazon Kindle is described as 'The Kindle app puts millions of books, magazines, newspapers, comics, and manga at your fingertips' and is a very popular Ebook Reader in the news & books category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Amazon Kindle for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, iPad, Web-based and Android Tablet apps. The best Amazon Kindle alternative is calibre, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Amazon Kindle are KOReader, Librera Reader, Project Gutenberg and Foliate.

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  1. Myne (eBook) icon
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    Myne is a FOSS Android application to download ebooks from the Project GutenBerg, it uses GutenDex API to fetch metadata of ebooks in the backend.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  2. Handy Reader icon
     9 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
     
  3. Meet Libby. Discover ebooks and audiobooks from your local library. Brought to you by OverDrive.

    42 Libby by Overdrive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
     
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    Libby by Overdrive vs Amazon Kindle Comments
    Kelson V
    Positive
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    Hook this up to your local library account and you can check out ebooks and other media. The mobile app works well even on my eink tablet.

    • Libby by Overdrive is Free and ProprietaryAmazon Kindle is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Apple Books icon
     104 likes

    Apple Books is the single destination for all the books you love, and the ones you’re about to. Browse the Book Store, join Oprah’s new Book Club, keep track of what you’ve read and want to read, and listen to enthralling audiobooks. All in one place.

    99 Apple Books alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Apple Books vs Amazon Kindle Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    No read MOBI or AZW3 format (Kindle's formats)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Apple Books is Free and ProprietaryAmazon Kindle is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Storyteller icon
     24 likes

    Storyteller is a self-hosted platform for creating and reading ebooks with synced narration. It's made of three components: the API server, the web interface, and the mobile apps. Together, these components allow you to take audiobooks and ebooks that you already own and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  6. uRead icon
     9 likes

    Discover uRead, your ultimate companion for reading and listening! Whether you’re a casual reader or a book enthusiast, uRead transforms your experience with advanced features and a user-friendly design.

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  7. 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.

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  8. Citadel helps you manage your ebook libraries. It provides a simple, user-friendly interface to add new books to your library or update book metadata like titles, authors, and tags, all while remaining compatible with Calibre.

    64 Citadel (ebook library manager) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. Kobo Books icon
     17 likes

    Kobo Books is an application with a large library of eBooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, and children's books, accessible on smartphones or tablets. The app includes a search system for finding books by author, title, topic, or genre.

    33 Kobo Books alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  10. 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 displays ebook metadata.

    105 Icecream Ebook Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Scribd icon
     64 likes

    Subscription-based platform with unlimited ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and documents. Features uploading and sharing options, multiple languages, original works, single-purchase store, offline reading, community reviews, syncing, and educational resources.

    53 Scribd alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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