FBReader AlternativesTop Ebook & PDF Readers like FBReader

FBReader is described as 'E-reader application' and is a very popular PDF Reader in the news & books category. There are more than 100 alternatives to FBReader for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, Android Tablet and iPad apps. The best FBReader alternative is calibre, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FBReader are SumatraPDF, Okular, Librera Reader and KOReader.

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  1. calibre icon

    calibre

     1490 likes

    Free e-book manager with features including library management, format conversion, syncing to devices, internet-independent operation, built-in viewer, news download as e-books, text-to-speech, privacy focus, extensible plugins, and no registration or tracking.

    113 calibre alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
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    • Almost everyone thinks calibre is a great FBReader alternative.

    • calibre is the most popular Windows, Mac, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to FBReader.

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

    • calibre is Free and Open SourceFBReader is Freemium and Proprietary
    • calibre is Customizable and Privacy focusedFBReader is not according to our users
  2. SumatraPDF icon

    SumatraPDF

     1669 likes

    This free, open-source viewer for Windows supports multiple formats like PDF, eBooks (ePub, Mobi), CHM, and Comic Books (CBZ, CBR). Prioritizing simplicity and speed, it offers a lightweight, portable design with a minimalist interface, catering to users seeking fast and efficient document viewing.

    109 SumatraPDF alternatives

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    • Windows
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  4. Okular icon

    Okular

     480 likes

    Multi-platform document viewer offering extensive format support, including PDF, comics, images, EPUB, and Markdown, with annotation tools, sidebar previews, text-to-speech, DRM management, cross-platform compatibility, and integration with KDE Frameworks libraries.

    114 Okular alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
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    Comments about Okular as an Alternative to FBReader
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    It can't open epub, or mobi.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Okular is Free and Open SourceFBReader is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Okular is Privacy focusedFBReader is not according to our users
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    Icecream Ebook Reader

    Reads EPUB, MOBI, FB2, and PDF files, manages digital libraries, tracks reading progress, allows notes, highlights, bookmarks, text translation, online search, night mode, full-screen, customizable layouts, text-to-speech, and di...

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  6. Librera Reader icon

    Librera Reader

     77 likes

    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.

    65 Librera Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    • Librera Reader is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to FBReader.

    • Librera Reader is Freemium and Open SourceFBReader is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Librera Reader is Customizable and Privacy focusedFBReader is not according to our users
  7. KOReader icon

    KOReader

     72 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

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • AppImageHub
    • Kobo Books
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android Tablet
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  8. 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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android Tablet
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    • Readest is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & iPad alternative to FBReader.

    • Readest is Free and Open SourceFBReader is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Readest is Privacy focusedFBReader is not according to our users
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    Amazon Kindle

     238 likes

    The Kindle app puts millions of books, magazines, newspapers, comics, and manga at your fingertips.

    111 Amazon Kindle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Amazon Kindle as an Alternative to FBReader
    Guest
    Negative
    3

    You can't get the books on Kindle if your books are in Dropbox.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Amazon Kindle is a great FBReader alternative, some don't.

    • Amazon Kindle is Freemium and ProprietaryFBReader is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    ReadEra

     56 likes

    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.

    77 ReadEra alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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