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Kobo vs Readest

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Kobo

8.0
Media & Design

Desktop reader for Kobo eBooks

Readest

7.0
Media & Design

Ebook reader

Metric Kobo Readest
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 37 195
90-day Installs 136 474
365-day Installs 575 1.6K
Version latest 0.10.6
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 18.6K
GitHub Forks 1.0K
Open Issues 125
License AGPL-3.0
Language TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago
First Seen May 20, 2014 Jan 2, 2025

Reviews

Kobo

Kobo is a desktop reader for Kobo eBooks, offering a user-friendly interface with cloud sync and support for various eBook formats. It benefits readers who prefer a seamless experience across devices.

Reads Kobo eBooks on your desktop.

Pros

  • + Cloud sync for seamless reading experience
  • + Supports multiple eBook formats
  • + Integrates well with the Kobo ecosystem

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - MacOS-only availability

Readest

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.

Pros

  • + Supports multiple ebook formats
  • + Customizable interface and reading experience
  • + Active development and community support

Cons

  • - Lacks some advanced social features
  • - Still in beta, with some UI/UX issues reported