Scribd Alternatives

Scribd is described as 'Social publishing site, where tens of millions of people share original writings and documents' and is a popular app in the news & books category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Scribd for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows apps. The best Scribd alternative is Project Gutenberg, which is free. Other great apps like Scribd are Google Play Books, Apple Books, Myne (eBook) and Issuu.

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Scribd alternatives page was last updated Feb 22, 2023
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    Project Gutenberg is a library of over 60,000 free eBooks. Choose among free epub and Kindle eBooks, download them or read them online. You will find the world's great literature here, with focus on older works for which U.S. copyright has expired.

    58 Project Gutenberg alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online

    Project Gutenberg Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Content curation

    Project Gutenberg VS Scribd

     
    • Most users think Project Gutenberg is a great Scribd alternative.

    • Project Gutenberg is the most popular Web-based alternative to Scribd.

    • Project Gutenberg is the most popular free alternative to Scribd.

    • Project Gutenberg is Free and ProprietaryScribd is Paid and Proprietary
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    Discover a vast library of books to search, preview, and buy, read free public domain books, sync page positions, and back up purchases online for a seamless reading experience across multiple devices.

    63 Google Play Books alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto

    Google Play Books Features

    1.  Built-in Dictionary
    2.  Catalog
    3.  Book search
    4.  Built-in translation

    Google Play Books VS Scribd

     
    • Some users think Google Play Books is a great Scribd alternative, some don't.

    • Google Play Books is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Scribd.

    • Google Play Books is Freemium and ProprietaryScribd is Paid and Proprietary
  3. Apple Books icon
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    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.

    90 Apple Books alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Apple Books Features

    1.  Free books
    2.  Text Highlighting
    3.  Built-in Commenting System
    4. Android icon  Android Sync

    Apple Books VS Scribd

     
    • Most users think Apple Books is a great Scribd alternative.

    • Apple Books is the most popular Mac alternative to Scribd.

    • Apple Books is Free and ProprietaryScribd is Paid and Proprietary
  4. 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.

    51 Myne (eBook) alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Material design
    6.  Indexed search
    7.  Free books
    8.  Export to EPUB

    Myne (eBook) VS Scribd

     
    • Myne (eBook) is the most popular Open Source alternative to Scribd.

    • Myne (eBook) is Free and Open SourceScribd is Paid and Proprietary
    • Myne (eBook) is LightweightScribd is not according to our users
  5. Issuu icon
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    Issuu is the leading digital publishing platform delivering exceptional reading experiences of magazines, catalogs, and newspapers.

    65 Issuu alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Issuu Features

    1.  PDF support

    Issuu VS Scribd

     
    • Almost everyone thinks Issuu is a great Scribd alternative.

    • Issuu is the most popular SaaS alternative to Scribd.

    • Issuu is Freemium and ProprietaryScribd is Paid and Proprietary
  6. SlideShare icon
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    SlideShare is the best way to share presentations, documents and professional videos.

    41 SlideShare alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online

    SlideShare Features

    1.  Document Sharing

    SlideShare VS Scribd

     
  7. NOOK icon
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    Get the FREE Barnes & Noble NOOK App for your Android or iOS smartphone or tablet to enjoy all your favorite digital content. Access our vast online library of over 4 million eBooks, graphic novels, comics, manga and magazines. Plus discover over 300,000 audiobooks.

    65 NOOK alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    NOOK Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Magazines

    NOOK VS Scribd

     
  8. Bookmate icon
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    Bookmate is a subscription based e-book service that makes reading accessible to anyone in the world with a mobile phone.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Bookmate Features

    Bookmate VS Scribd

     
    • Bookmate is the most popular Windows alternative to Scribd.

    • Bookmate is Freemium and ProprietaryScribd is Paid and Proprietary
  9. Freebook Sifter icon
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    Freebook Sifter lists free eBooks from various sources. They update the list daily and you can find free eBooks from Amazon sites around the world, Kobo, Nook, Project Gutenberg.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Freebook Sifter Features

    1.  Send to Kindle
    2.  Free books

    Freebook Sifter VS Scribd

     
  10. Bookoid icon
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    Bookoid helps you select from a vast collection of books and easily manage your personal books library. Easily find the the book you want and also explore from a range of book listings. Build your library as you discover great books on the app.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Bookoid Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Discovery engine
    3.  Book Recommendation

    Bookoid VS Scribd

     
  11. Calaméo icon
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    Publishing platform for digital magazines, interactive publications and online catalogs.

    39 Calaméo alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online

    Calaméo Features

    1.  Outstream ads
    2.  Document Sharing
    3.  Magazines

    Calaméo VS Scribd

     
  12. Publitas.com icon
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    Publitas helps you inspire shoppers by publishing catalogs online. Shoppers can browse your catalogs from any device and purchase the products they like. Over 1500 leading retailers such as IKEA & Staples publish their catalogs online with Publitas.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Publitas.com Features

    1.  Catalog
    2.  Content curation
    3.  Magazines
    4.  Convert PDF to Flipbook

    Publitas.com VS Scribd

     
    Comments about Publitas.com as an Alternative to Scribd
    MindSpaceApocalypse
    Positive Jun 6, 2018
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    Document hosting site that allows you to embed, the difference is that Publitas sharing is more determined by you and where put the link/embed rather than it being randomly found on the site.

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    • Publitas.com is the most popular commercial alternative to Scribd.

    • Publitas.com is Paid and ProprietaryScribd is also Paid and Proprietary
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