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Sigil vs Thorium Reader

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Sigil

8.0
Media & Design

EPUB ebook editor

Thorium Reader

8.0
Media & Design

Epub reader

Metric Sigil Thorium Reader
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 71 144
90-day Installs 270 403
365-day Installs 1.1K 1.5K
Version 2.7.6 3.4.0
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 6.7K 2.6K
GitHub Forks 614 210
Open Issues 3 146
License GPL-3.0 BSD-3-Clause
Language C++ TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Feb 2, 2013 Jun 14, 2020

Reviews

Sigil

Sigil is a robust, open-source EPUB ebook editor that supports multiple platforms. It offers auto-updates and active development, making it a reliable tool for ebook creators.

Sigil allows users to create and edit EPUB ebooks, providing a comprehensive set of tools for ebook creation.

Pros

  • + Open-source and free under GPL-3.0
  • + Cross-platform support for macOS, Windows, and Linux
  • + Auto-updates for the latest features and security
  • + Active development and community support
  • + Resolved major issues, showing responsiveness

Cons

  • - Potential confusion with other projects named Sigil
  • - GitHub discussions might be overwhelming for new users

Thorium Reader

Thorium Reader is an open-source, cross-platform EPUB reader that supports the latest EPUB technology, including LCP (Lightweight Content Protection). It offers advanced features like text-to-speech, annotation support, and accessibility options, making it ideal for readers who need robust functionality for digital books.

Thorium Reader is an EPUB reader that supports the latest EPUB technology, including LCP.

Pros

  • + Open-source and cross-platform support
  • + Supports advanced EPUB features including LCP
  • + Strong community and GitHub traction with frequent updates

Cons

  • - Lack of recent community discussion
  • - High number of open issues may indicate areas needing attention