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FBReaderAdobe Digital Editions
Freemium

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

 Free

Free to download.

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

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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