Readest

readest · v0.12.16 • auto-updates

7.0

Ebook reader

Media & Design macOS 12+ Homepage →

brew install --cask readest

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Trust Score 7/10

✓ Open source (AGPL-3.0) +3

✗ Active development +0

✓ Licensed +1

✓ Auto-updates +1

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✗ Low installs +0

Version History

v0.12.16

4d ago0.12.12→0.12.16

13d ago0.12.10→0.12.12

26d ago0.12.8→0.12.10

1mo ago0.12.6→0.12.8

1mo ago0.12.1→0.12.6

2mo ago0.11.20→0.12.1

3mo ago0.11.18→0.11.20

3mo ago0.11.17→0.11.18

3mo ago0.11.16→0.11.17

3mo ago0.11.12→0.11.16

+ 6 older versions

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Readest is a modern, feature-rich ebook reader designed for avid readers, offering seamless cross-platform access, powerful tools, and an intuitive interface. It supports a wide range of formats and provides customization options for a personalized reading experience.

Readest is an open-source ebook reader that supports multiple formats, offers customization options, and provides a seamless reading experience across devices.

Maturity: The project is active with frequent updates, a strong community following, and a healthy number of contributors.

Community: Readest has received some attention on Hacker News, with mentions highlighting its modern design and open-source nature. However, there is limited discussion on Reddit.