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Librera Reader vs Readest
Both stand on ebook reader software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source AndroidExtensioniPhone+2
Librera Reader is suited to readers handling varied file formats, with annotation, sync, and speech features alongside its core reader. Choose the free ad-supported plan or the 5.99 USD one-time PRO option for an ad-free reader.
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Free plan Open source AndroidiPhoneLinux+4
Readest combines reading, annotation, lookup and listening tools with broad platform and format support. Its core reading data stays local by default, while third-party cloud syncing requires a paid plan.
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| Librera Reader | Readest | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Librera PRO: $5.99, paid once | Plus Plan: $4.99 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 9 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | librera.mobi | readest.com |
| On ebook reader software | #1 of 27 | #2 of 27 |
Librera Reader: what it does well
- Opens a broad selection of ebook and document formats.
- Includes bookmarks, annotations, and text search.
- Syncs progress and bookmarks across Android devices.
- Offers customizable text-to-speech and dictionaries.
What to know first
- Free app is ad-supported.
- macOS version is described as beta.
- Browser reader supports a narrower format set.
- Free app may collect error log data.
Readest: what it does well
- Supports EPUB, PDF and several other ebook formats.
- Includes highlights, bookmarks, notes and library search.
- Parallel Read displays two books with synchronized navigation.
- Supports screen readers and offline reading.
- Books and notes stay local by default.
What to know first
- Third-party cloud syncing requires a paid plan.
- Free plan lists 500 MB of cloud storage.
- Free plan lists 10K AI translation characters per day.
- Plus costs $4.99 per month.
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