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Readest vs FBReader

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Readest

7.0
Media & Design

Ebook reader

FBReader

6.0
Media & Design

Book reader

Metric Readest FBReader
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 7.0 6.0
30-day Installs 195 34
90-day Installs 474 113
365-day Installs 1.6K 538
Version 0.10.6 2.1.5
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 18.6K 550
GitHub Forks 1.0K 172
Open Issues 125 263
License AGPL-3.0
Language TypeScript C++
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 5y ago
First Seen Jan 2, 2025 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

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

FBReader

FBReader is a feature-rich book reader supporting multiple formats and offering customization options. It benefits users seeking a versatile reading experience, though project activity is a concern.

Reads books in formats like EPUB, FB2, and PDF.

Pros

  • + Supports multiple e-book formats
  • + Customizable interface
  • + Open-source

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Inactive development