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FBReader vs Koodo Reader: catalog facts
FBReaderKoodo Reader
Freemium

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

Free

Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
  • Same library and reading position across desktop and mobile
  • Reads custom OPDS catalogues as well as local files
  • Over fifteen formats including EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW3, comic archives and DOCX
  • Syncs through storage you already control rather than a vendor cloud
  • Some features and formats need paid add-ons
  • The desktop builds lag the mobile apps
  • It reads DRM-free files only; books bought from a store with DRM will not open
  • Sync depends on whatever storage you configure, so the setup is on you
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: AGPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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