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Icecream Ebook Reader vs Magic Author

Both stand on ebook creation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Icecream Ebook Reader

Free plan Windows

Choose Icecream Ebook Reader if you want Windows reading, library organization, and annotation tools in an app that the maker says works offline. Look elsewhere if you need DRM-protected books, imports from another reader's library, EPUB or PDF export, or a platform other than Windows.

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Magic Author

Free plan Web

Magic Author combines eBook editing, multiple export formats, and cover creation options in a web platform. The free plan is available, but pricing for SUPER is not provided, and GPT-3 support remains a roadmap item.

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The facts

	Icecream Ebook Reader	Magic Author
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Windows	Web
Lowest paid plan	PRO lifetime license: $10, paid once	Free or on request
Plans published	2	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	icecreamapps.com	magicauthor.com
On ebook creation software	#14 of 28	#18 of 28

Icecream Ebook Reader: what it does well

Reads EPUB, MOBI, PDF, FB2, CBR, CBZ, TXT, and ZIP.
Includes notes, highlights, bookmarks, and reading progress tracking.
Offers adjustable fonts, spacing, and page layouts.
The maker says it works offline and stores eBooks only on the PC.
A free plan is available for unlimited time.

What to know first

Does not support DRM-protected content.
Importing libraries from other eBook readers is unsupported.
Listed platform is Windows only.
EPUB and PDF export are not available.

Magic Author: what it does well

Exports ePUB and several PDF formats
Supports reflowable and fixed layouts
Book wizard supports left-to-right and right-to-left languages
SUPER includes automatic layout and page numbering

What to know first

GPT-3 support is not currently enabled

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