Alternatives to CDisplayEx

A lightweight comic book reader for CBR, CBZ and PDF files, including manga. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

  • CDisplayEx

    A lightweight comic book reader for CBR, CBZ and PDF files, including manga.

    FreeProprietaryWindows

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as CDisplayEx.

  • YACReader

    Read digital comics with a dedicated desktop application.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    YACReader is an open source GPL-3.0 comic reader for Windows, macOS and Linux that adds library tools alongside reading.

  • ComicRack Community Edition

    A community-maintained continuation of the ComicRack comic book reader and library manager for Windows.

    FreeProprietaryWindows

    ComicRack Community Edition combines a Windows comic reader with a library manager and plugin support, maintained by a small community team.

  • MComix

    An open-source GTK image viewer designed for reading comic books and manga from archives.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsLinux

    MComix is an open source GPL-2.0 comic reader for Windows and Linux with manga mode, double-page view and a simple library, using a GTK interface.

  • Panels

    A DRM-free comic reader for iPhone, iPad and Mac with a library and synced reading progress.

    FreemiumProprietarymacOSiOS

    Panels reads DRM-free comics on iPhone, iPad and Mac with panel-by-panel view and synced progress, but runs only on Apple devices and has paid features.

  • Houdoku

    A free, open-source desktop manga reader with a library, tracking and extension-based content sources.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    Houdoku is an MIT-licensed desktop manga reader for Windows, macOS and Linux with a library, extension sources and progress tracking, focused on manga more than Western comics.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.