calibre Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to calibre for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is KOReader, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to calibre and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to calibre are Foliate, Koodo Reader, Readest and Sigil.

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  1. KOReader icon

    KOReader

     73 likes

    An ebook reader application supporting PDF, DjVu, EPUB, FB2 and many more formats, running on Kindle, Kobo, PocketBook, Linux and Android devices.

    68 KOReader alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • AppImageHub
    • Kobo Books
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android Tablet
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    Comments about KOReader as an Alternative to calibre
    N.A. Ferrell
    Positive
    0

    A very feature-full reading app. I use it with my PocketBook Color and PocketBook InkPad Color and it is much snappier than the default reading app.

    Biep
    Positive
    0

    As an e-book reader it is unparalleled, I believe. It is not a feature-rich library management tool, though.

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    • Most users think KOReader is a great calibre alternative.

    • KOReader is the most popular Android, Linux & Android Tablet alternative to calibre.

    • KOReader is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to calibre.

    • KOReader is Free and Open Sourcecalibre is also Free and Open Source
  4. Koodo Reader icon

    Koodo Reader

     61 likes

    Koodo Reader is an all-in-one e-book reader that can help you better manage and study your e-books. It's free and open-source.

    28 Koodo Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
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    Comments about Koodo Reader as an Alternative to calibre
    alexanderprange
    Positive
    1

    cleaner and significantly better user interface and user friendly.

    RemovedUser
    Positive
    0

    I use the web-based platform and it's just very good. Super intuitive and minimalistic but with great functionalities and customization. And it's FOSS.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Koodo Reader is a great calibre alternative.

    • Koodo Reader is the most popular Web-based, Windows & Mac alternative to calibre.

    • Koodo Reader is Free and Open Sourcecalibre is also Free and Open Source
  5. Readest icon

    Readest

     28 likes

    Readest is a modern, feature-rich ebook reader designed for avid readers offering seamless cross-platform access, powerful tools, and an intuitive interface to elevate your reading experience.

    14 Readest alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android Tablet
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    • Readest is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to calibre.

    • Readest is Free and Open Sourcecalibre is also Free and Open Source
  6. Sigil icon

    Sigil

     124 likes

    Sigil is a multi-platform ebook editor. It is designed to edit books in ePub format.

    28 Sigil alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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    Kavita

     28 likes

    Lightning fast with a slick design, Kavita is a rocket-fueled self-hosted digital library which supports a vast array of file formats. Install to start reading and share your server with your friends. book reader, self hosted, manga, comics, free, manhwa, e readers, electronic...

    170 Kavita alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  9. Citadel (ebook library manager) icon

    Citadel (ebook library manager)

     14 likes

    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.

    58 Citadel (ebook library manager) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    All Books view (as Grid). List is also supported.
     
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    Librum

     9 likes

    A clean and simple way to read your books on any device and build your own online library.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. Cool Reader icon

    Cool Reader

     66 likes

    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...

    95 Cool Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Haiku
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    Comments about Cool Reader as an Alternative to calibre
    Guest
    Negative
    8

    Not management system, only reader.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Cool Reader is a great calibre alternative, some don't.

    • Cool Reader is Free and Open Sourcecalibre is also Free and Open Source
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    MyBookshelf

     4 likes

    MyBookshelf is web based program to manage your library of ebooks. It is fully web based, with simple, yet powerful interface. It’s written in python language and django web framework offers great flexibility and extensibility. Ideal for sharing ebooks within a group of people.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
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  14. Ubooquity icon

    Ubooquity

     7 likes

    Ubooquity is a free, lightweight and easy-to-use home server for your comics and ebooks. Use it to access your files from anywhere, with a tablet, an e-reader, a phone or a computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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