Foliate vs Readest
Foliate
johnfactotum.github.io
Readest
readest.comSide by side
| Figure | Foliate | Readest |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $4.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 11 |
| Spec score · Ebook Reader Software | 7.6 (#17) | 8.7 (#4) |
| File formats | It opens EPUB, Mobipocket, Kindle, FB2, CBZ, and PDF files. | Readest supports EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW3, FB2, CBZ, and TXT files. |
| Security | Foliate blocks JavaScript and external resources in EPUB files, and recommends running in a sandboxed environment such as its Flatpak package for additional protection. | The privacy policy says Readest uses encryption for sensitive data and secure app code practices, while noting that no electronic storage or transmission method is completely secure. |
| Support | The project directs users to its FAQ, issue tracker, and discussion forum for questions and feedback. | Free and paid users can get support through documentation, community channels, GitHub issues, and support email. |
| Text to speech | Text-to-speech uses Speech Dispatcher and requires Speech Dispatcher and an output module such as espeak-ng to be installed. | Readest offers text-to-speech with downloadable offline voices; Android listing also states Android Auto support. |
Plans
Readest
- Free PlanFree
- Plus Plan$4.99 a month
- Plus Plan$4.99 a month
- Lifetime storage 1 GB$9.99, paid once
- Pro Plan$9.99 a month
- Pro Plan$9.99 a month
- Lifetime storage 2 GB$14.99, paid once
- Full Customization$19.99, paid once
- Lifetime storage 5 GB$29.99, paid once
- Lifetime storage 10 GB$49.99, paid once
In their own words
Foliate
Foliate has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Readest
Readest is an ebook reader for EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW3, FB2, CBZ and TXT files, with additional listed support for ZIP and Markdown. Readers can highlight, bookmark, take notes and search across their ebook library. Parallel Read presents two books together with synchronized scrolling and navigation. The app can translate passages, look up words in Wiktionary or Wikipedia, and read books aloud using on-device, browser or cloud text-to-speech. It connects to OPDS catalogs and calibre libraries, and can export highlights to Readwise or Hardcover. Readest runs on the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, and supports screen readers and offline reading. The software is open source under AGPL-3.0. Ebooks, notes, highlights and bookmarks are stored locally by default; optional third-party cloud sync requires a paid plan. The free plan includes 500 MB of cloud storage, and paid plans start at $4.99/mo.