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Koodo Reader vs BookShelves eBook Reader: catalog facts
Koodo ReaderBookShelves eBook Reader
Free

Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0.

Freemium

Free to try with up to 10 books; Pro is a one-time purchase.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web macOS, iOS
  • Over fifteen formats including EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW3, comic archives and DOCX
  • Syncs through storage you already control rather than a vendor cloud
  • Reads ebooks and comics in many formats
  • Supports OPDS catalogs and free classic books
  • 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
  • Available only on Apple platforms
  • Pro is required for iCloud sync
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0 License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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