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PocketBook Reader Alternatives

PocketBook Reader is described as 'Read, search, make notes & highlights in PDF (Adobe DRM), EPUB (Adobe DRM), DjVu, TXT, FB2, FB2.zip book formats. Enjoy a unique, fast and user-friendly interface that was designed to provide the most convenient set of options for you to fully enjoy reading a book' and is a Ebook Reader in the news & books category. There are more than 25 alternatives to PocketBook Reader for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, iPad, iPhone and Windows. The best alternative is calibre, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PocketBook Reader are Amazon Kindle, FBReader, Librera Reader and Moon+ Reader.

PocketBook Reader alternatives are mainly Ebook Readers but may also be Ebook Libraries or PDF Readers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of PocketBook Reader.
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Read, search, make notes & highlights in PDF (Adobe DRM), EPUB (Adobe DRM), DjVu, TXT, FB2, FB2.zip book formats. Enjoy...

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  1. calibre icon

    calibre

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Homebrew
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    107 alternatives to calibre 

    Calibre is a free and open source e-book library management application made by users, for users. Many languages, designed around the concept of the logical book, i.e., a single entry in your library that may correspond to actual e-book files in several formats.

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    1.  Built-in viewercalibre shows you a quick preview of an image, page or file in supported formats.
    2.  DRM FreeNo Digital rights management (DRM), i.e. no copy protection.
    3.  Portablecalibre can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensionscalibre can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
    5.  Lightweightcalibre consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    6.  Ad-freecalibre doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    7.  Ebook ConversionConvert your ebooks to various formats (PDF, EPUB, MOBI…) and vice-versa with calibre.
    8.  Works Offlinecalibre can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
    9.  Handwritten Notescalibre supports writing by hand (or a stylus) and your text will be converted to text.
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    calibre vs PocketBook Reader opinions
    Almost everyone thinks calibre is a great alternative to PocketBook Reader.
  2. Amazon Kindle icon

    Amazon Kindle

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    95 alternatives to Amazon Kindle 

    Amazon Kindle software lets you read ebooks on your Kindle, iPhone, iPad, PC, Mac, BlackBerry, and Android-based device. You can discover and read over 630,000 books in the Kindle Store, including the latest bestsellers and new releases.

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    1.  Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
    Kindle on the iPhone/iPod
    Kindle on the iPhone/iPod
  4. FBReader icon

    FBReader

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    94 alternatives to FBReader 

    E-reader application.

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    1.  Dark ModeFBReader supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    2.  Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
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    FBReader vs PocketBook Reader opinions
    Most users think FBReader is a great alternative to PocketBook Reader.
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    Librera Reader

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    37 alternatives to Librera Reader 

    Librera Reader is a highly customizable and feature-rich application for reading books in PDF, EPUB, MOBI, DjVu, FB2, TXT, RTF, AZW, AZW3, HTML, CBZ, CBR formats on Android devices.

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    1.  Ad-freeLibrera Reader doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    2.  Text to SpeechLibrera Reader allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
    3.  LightweightLibrera Reader consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    4.  Dark ModeLibrera Reader supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    5.  Full-Text SearchLibrera Reader lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
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    Moon+ Reader

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
    70 alternatives to Moon+ Reader 

    Innovative book reader with powerful controls & full functions.

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    1.  Text to SpeechMoon+ Reader allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
    2.  Works OfflineMoon+ Reader can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
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    ReadEra

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    • Android
    55 alternatives to ReadEra 

    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.

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    1.  Dark ModeReadEra supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    2.  No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in ReadEra without registration.
    3.  Ad-freeReadEra doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
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  9. Foliate icon

    Foliate

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    • Linux
    • FLATHUB
    • Snapcraft
    • BSD
    37 alternatives to Foliate 

    A simple and modern eBook viewer for Linux desktops.

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    1.  Dark ModeFoliate supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    2.  Built-in DictionaryFoliate has a built-in dictionary where you can look up broader definitions of words.
    3.  Ad-freeFoliate doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    4.  Text to SpeechFoliate allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
    5.  Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Foliate.
    6.  Works OfflineFoliate can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
    7.  Full-Text SearchFoliate lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
    8.  No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Foliate without registration.
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  10. Document Viewer icon

    Document Viewer

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    133 alternatives to Document Viewer 

    Document Viewer is a highly customizable document viewer for Android, fork of the last GPL version of EBookDroid .

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    Discontinued

    The last version (2.7.4) was released in March 2016.

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    Apple Books

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    87 alternatives to Apple Books 

    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.

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    Cool Reader

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    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    79 alternatives to Cool Reader  

    Cool Reader is fast and small cross-platform XML/CSS based eBook reader for desktops and handheld devices. Understands a number of text document formats, suppurt OPDS (in new ui-opengl version). Fully customizable palette, text reformatting with any font size, font...

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    1.  PortableCool Reader can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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