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Aidoku vs Houdoku: catalog facts
Aidoku	Houdoku
Free Free, open source and ad-free.	Free Free and open source.
macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Open source with no ads Imports local files and connects to media servers	Reads local manga files and extension sources Vertical and two-page reading modes
Apple platforms only External sources must be added separately	Desktop only, with no mobile app Online sources depend on extensions
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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