PDF Drive AlternativesEbook Libraries and other similar apps like PDF Drive

PDF Drive is described as 'Free search engine which allows you to search, preview and download millions of PDF files into your devices. Our crawlers are constantly scanning the world wide web to add PDF files to our database' and is a Ebook Library in the news & books category. There are more than 25 alternatives to PDF Drive for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, F-Droid and Windows apps. The best PDF Drive alternative is Z-Library, which is free. Other great apps like PDF Drive are Sci-Hub, Library Genesis, Project Gutenberg and Ebook Searcher.

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  1. Project Gutenberg icon

    Project Gutenberg

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    Project Gutenberg is a digital library featuring over 60,000 free eBooks available in epub and Kindle formats for download or online reading. Its collection is primarily composed of classic literature, focusing on older works no longer protected by U.S. copyright. A standout characteristic is its ad-free interface, providing an uninterrupted reading experience and is accessible online, catering to various digital reading preferences.

    Compared to PDF Drive, Project Gutenberg offers a distinct selection of literature due to its focus on older, copyright-free works. The platforms also differ in terms of device support. While PDF Drive supports both online and Android devices, Project Gutenberg is solely accessible online. Despite these differences, Project Gutenberg's ad-free environment could be more appealing to users who prefer a distraction-free reading experience. This contrasts with PDF Drive's approach which includes free book offerings amidst potential ad interruptions.

    60 Project Gutenberg alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  2. Ebook Searcher icon

    Ebook Searcher

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    Ebook Searcher is an online tool to find and download ebooks from various websites. It operates as a search engine, thoroughly scanning sites, blogs, and forums to identify downloadable ebooks. Instead of hosting files, Ebook Searcher connects users to external sources to access the desired ebooks. It is entirely web-based and can be accessed from any device with internet connectivity.

    While PDF Drive supports both Android and web-based platforms, Ebook Searcher is strictly an online service. It locates downloadable ebooks by scanning numerous external sources, enhancing the variety and scope of accessible ebooks. Unlike PDF Drive, most of the books in Ebook Searcher are in epub format, compatible with several e-readers like Booken, Kobo, Nolim, PocketBook, and Vivlio.

    16 Ebook Searcher alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  4. Myne (eBook) icon

    Myne (eBook)

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    • Myne (eBook) is the most popular Open Source alternative to PDF Drive.

    • Myne (eBook) is Free and Open SourcePDF Drive is Free and Proprietary
    • Myne (eBook) is LightweightPDF Drive is not according to our users
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    Zlibrary.to

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    Z library is a free online library containing over 100 million books. Anyone can download e-books from our website without registration and in many formats.

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Warning

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    • Online
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  6. FreeBookSpot icon

    FreeBookSpot

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    FreeBookSpot is a digital library that offers a wide array of free e-books across more than 90 categories. The platform enables users to download books without registration, but membership offers additional benefits such as adding new books, commenting, messaging other members, and creating a favorites list. Members can further contribute by adding new free e-books and related information, helping to grow the platform's collection.

    Although similar to PDF Drive in terms of offering a large selection of e-books, FreeBookSpot is exclusively online, unlike PDF Drive which is also available on Android. Despite the presence of ads, users have reported positive experiences with FreeBookSpot. A unique feature of FreeBookSpot is the ability for users to contribute new titles and links, allowing for continuous expansion of its collection, a feature not explicitly available on PDF Drive.

    13 FreeBookSpot alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    You will definitely be advertised to but not exactly where one can use their service successfully

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    • FreeBookSpot is Free and ProprietaryPDF Drive is also Free and Proprietary
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    Libgen Desktop

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    Libgen Desktop is a Windows-oriented software application that enables users to navigate a local copy of the Libgen.pw catalog. The software caters to the main LibGen collections, including non-fiction, fiction, and scientific articles.

    The software serves as an alternative to PDF Drive, offering similar features with a specific focus on the Windows platform, allowing them to search for books without a browser, while PDF Drive provides free books and is compatible with online and Android platforms. Libgen Desktop has gained popularity as the leading open-source alternative to PDF Drive. It is particularly favored by those who want a desktop and open-source application for managing their eBook libraries.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
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  9. The Anarchist Library icon

    The Anarchist Library

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    The Anarchist Library is an online resource primarily dedicated to anarchism and related texts. It covers a variety of topics within the anarchist sphere, with a particular emphasis on anti-State and anti-capitalist ideologies. The website also supports multiple languages and has an advanced search engine for ease of navigation.

    Comparing The Anarchist Library to PDF Drive, several differences stand out. Both are online eBook libraries, but The Anarchist Library focuses on anarchism providing a niche collection for users interested in these subjects, while PDF Drive offers a wider range of content. The Anarchist Library is exclusively online, while PDF Drive also has Android support. A standout feature of The Anarchist Library is its "book builder", which is not offered by PDF Drive, and it allows users to create custom collections of texts in a single volume. The Anarchist Library also fosters active user participation by providing tools to contribute and format texts, promoting the library's ongoing expansion and evolution.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  10. Directory of Open Access Books icon

    Directory of Open Access Books

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    DOAB is a community-driven discovery service that indexes and provides access to scholarly, peer-reviewed open access books and helps users to find trusted open access book publishers. All DOAB services are free of charge and all data is freely available.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  11. LibreTexts icon

    LibreTexts

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    LibreTexts is a web-based platform that allows the creation, customization, and distribution of open educational resources (OERs) with the aim of providing free, open-access texts. The platform encourages collaboration among students, educators, and researchers in creating and sharing OERs, to lower the cost of textbooks. LibreTexts libraries, which are freely available online, are part of a large network that offers not only individual textbooks but also an extensive library for the creation and sharing of new texts. The platform guarantees up-to-date, consistent information and allows teachers to customize projects according to their needs.

    Unlike PDF Drive, LibreTexts is not only part of the Ebook Library category but also functions as a Learning Management System, making it a popular open-source alternative. Unlike PDF Drive, which supports both online and Android platforms, LibreTexts operates exclusively online. The platform is community-driven, expanding through the work of active collaborators and featuring numerous interactive visualizations for improved learning comprehension.

    22 LibreTexts alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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  12. Aurora icon

    Aurora

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    A non-official Library Genesis (Libgen) Android mobile client.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    PDF Room

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    PDF Room is an online platform that allows users to access a wide array of PDF files covering numerous subjects. PDF Room provides an efficient and user-friendly interface for browsing and downloading PDFs, from scholarly articles to eBooks, user manuals, and technical documents.

    7 PDF Room alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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