Microsoft Reader Alternatives

Microsoft Reader is described as 'free, downloadable software application that allows you to read eBooks on Windows-based devices you may already own. Take advantage of a growing marketplace of over 60,000 eBook titles while enjoying the convenience and features of Microsoft Reader' and is a Ebook Reader in the news & books category. There are five alternatives to Microsoft Reader for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Online / Web-based, Android and iPhone. The best alternative is Amazon Kindle, which is free. Other great apps like Microsoft Reader are BookReader, Reader Library Software, GooReader and ABC Amber LIT Converter.

Microsoft Reader alternatives are mainly Ebook Readers but may also be Ebook Libraries. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Microsoft Reader.

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Microsoft Reader

Free • Proprietary
Ebook Reader

Windows
Windows Mobile

Microsoft Reader is a free, downloadable software application that allows you to read eBooks on Windows-based devices you...

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Amazon Kindle
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Freemium • Proprietary
Ebook Reader
Ebook Library
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Windows
Online
Android
Android Tablet
iPhone
iPad
96 alternatives to Amazon Kindle
The Kindle app puts millions of books, magazines, newspapers, comics, and manga at your fingertips.
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1. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
2. Dark ModeAmazon Kindle supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Ebook Cloud Sync
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BookReader
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Paid • Proprietary
Ebook Reader
Mac
61 alternatives to BookReader
BookReader is the Cocoa application for reading electronic books in the following formats:

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Reader Library Software
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Paid • Proprietary
Ebook Reader
Ebook Library
Mac
Windows
11 alternatives to Reader Library Software
With the Latest Reader Library You Can… Shop thousands of eBook titles including New York Times Bestsellers. Read eBooks on your PC or Mac with adjustable text and two-page view. Search inside your collection of eBooks. Borrow books from your library (library card required). Auto.

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GooReader
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Paid • Proprietary
Ebook Reader
Windows
Windows RT
15 alternatives to GooReader
GooReader is a desktop application that allows you to search, download and read books and magazines available on Google Play Books , add bookmarks, annotate pages, create local library and manage your Google Library.
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Offline Reading
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ABC Amber LIT Converter
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
4 alternatives to ABC Amber LIT Converter
ABC Amber LIT Converter is an advanced utility which converts your LIT (Microsoft Reader) files to any format you wish (PDF, HTML, CHM, RTF, HLP, DOC, and many more) easily and quickly.

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Last version, 2.08, was released on March 2009. The download is no longer available on the official website, but you can still download the setup file, see it in the comments.

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Amazon Kindle

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BookReader

Reader Library Software

GooReader

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ABC Amber LIT Converter