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Epubor Ultimate vs Thorium Reader

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Epubor Ultimate

7.0
Media & Design

Convert and remove DRM on eBooks

Thorium Reader

8.0
Media & Design

Epub reader

Metric Epubor Ultimate Thorium Reader
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 6 145
90-day Installs 17 404
365-day Installs 84 1.5K
Version 3.0.16.590 3.4.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 2.6K
GitHub Forks 210
Open Issues 146
License BSD-3-Clause
Language TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2015 Jun 14, 2020

Reviews

Epubor Ultimate

Epubor Ultimate is a powerful eBook converter and DRM remover, ideal for readers and eBook enthusiasts who need to manage and convert their digital library across various formats. It supports a wide range of eBook formats and offers advanced features for DRM removal, making it a go-to tool for those who value flexibility and control over their reading materials.

Converts eBook formats and removes DRM restrictions from eBooks.

Pros

  • + Effectively removes DRM from eBooks, offering freedom to readers.
  • + Supports conversion between a wide variety of eBook formats.
  • + Standalone application with no additional software requirements.

Cons

  • - No automatic updates, which may leave users without the latest features or security patches.
  • - Limited community support and discussion.

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