AlReader vs FBReader
AlReader
alreader.com
FBReader
fbreader.orgSide by side
| Figure | AlReader | FBReader |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 4 |
| Spec score · Reading Apps | 7.8 (#27) | 8.6 (#10) |
| Formats | The Android reader supports formats including FB2, TXT, EPUB without DRM, HTML, DOC, DOCX, ODT, RTF, MOBI, PRC, and TCR, and can open books in ZIP and GZ archives. | It supports formats including ePub, fb2, mobi, HTML, RTF, and plain text. |
| Product | AlReader is an e-book reading application for Android and Windows. | FBReader is an ebook reader for desktop and mobile devices. |
| Support | The Android user guide is described as user-written and directs readers to an email address for corrections or additions. | The maker directs users to its FAQ and public Telegram group for online support. |
Plans
FBReader
- FBReader for iOSFree
- FBReader for Windows/macOS/LinuxFree
- FBReader Free for AndroidFree
- FBReader Premium for Android$14.99, paid once
In their own words
FBReader
FBReader is an ebook reader for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. It opens formats including ePub, fb2, mobi, HTML, RTF, and plain text, as well as ePub books protected with Readium LCP. Its Book Network can synchronize collections, reading positions, bookmarks, and custom shelves across supported devices. Books in the network are stored in the user's Google Drive space, while metadata, covers, and reading positions are stored on FBReader servers.
Online OPDS book catalogues are supported on Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux; iOS support is planned. Android Premium adds PDF and comics support, Google and DeepL translation integration, and automatic reading aloud. The free iOS version is limited to ten books and disables online translators. FBReader offers free plans for desktop, Android, and iOS; Android Premium is $14.99 as a one-time purchase. The company says its current code is closed source.