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Mangayomi vs Houdoku: catalog facts
Mangayomi	Houdoku
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Runs on mobile and desktop platforms Handles manga, novels and anime in one app	Reads local manga files and extension sources Vertical and two-page reading modes
Depends on third-party extension sources for content Distributed outside the main app stores	Desktop only, with no mobile app Online sources depend on extensions
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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