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Adobe Digital EditionsFBReader
Free

Free to download.

 Freemium

The reader is free. Some format plugins and premium features are paid.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • EPUB 3 support including audio, video and right-to-left text
  • Books appear across all devices with ADE
  • Same library and reading position across desktop and mobile
  • Reads custom OPDS catalogues as well as local files
  • Closed source
  • Reading features are basic compared with dedicated library managers
  • Some features and formats need paid add-ons
  • The desktop builds lag the mobile apps
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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