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Readest vs Anx Reader: catalog facts
Readest	Anx Reader
Freemium The app is free and open source under the AGPL. The optional cloud sync service has paid…	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Web, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Reads EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW3, FB2, CBZ, TXT and Markdown in one app The same reader on macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS and the web	Runs on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux AI features built into the reader
Cloud sync is a hosted service with paid tiers, not purely local A young project, so features and stability are still moving	AI features likely depend on an external model provider Feature set may be more than needed for simple reading
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: AGPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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