Ebook Reader reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 270 Reddit reviews across 39 subreddits and 70 posts to rank the best Ebook Reader brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/ebooks, r/ereader, r/androidapps, r/zlibrary, r/linuxmint. Top-rated brands include Kobo (4.5/5), Kindle (4.2/5), Calibre (4.7/5).

Stats
Reviews270
Subreddits39
Posts70
Brands62
Products47
Top communities
r/ebooks37r/ereader37r/androidapps34r/zlibrary25r/linuxmint11
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#1

Kobo

4.5
(52)
"I'd recommend Kobo, just the overall versatility and freedom you have makes it worth it."
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"Libra 2!"
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"I love my Libra 2."
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"Kobo Libra 2 or Boox Go 7"
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"I love Kobos way more than Kindles tbh"
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"I highly recommend any of the Kobo line up. Build quality is good, and the UI is much more intuitive than something like a Kindle imo."
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"I have a Kobo Libra 2 and it's perfect. Cheap, reliable, good quality and not locked up like Kindles are."
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"Kobo is your best option as all of their books can be downloaded with interoperable Adobe DRM"
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"My partner has a Kobo ereader and we love it. Highly recommend."
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"Kobo has excellent library management. They have collections, which you can sort by name of collection, how many books are in it and when you created the collection."
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#2

Kindle

4.2
(24)
"Sobrang handy haha nalalagay ko sa small bag."
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"I loooove my Kindle so much I have two!"
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"They also released the Kindle Scribe which allows you to write notes with a stylus on it."
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"I couldn't go back ever."
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"I just upgraded to the Kindle Paperwhite and I love it!"
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"Paperwhite is currently on sale for a nice discount."
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"I have the paperwhite 3."
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"I love my paperwhite."
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"I think the Oasis is arguably the best eReader today."
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"You can also use an actual Kindle eReader."
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#3

Calibre

4.7
(21)
"Calibre has been my go-to. It has been great for converting books for my Kindle as well."
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"It is a great tool. Even if you decide on a different reader, calibre is still a must have tool for library management, format conversion, and editing."
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"I use Calibre, it can be downloaded from the application list, and it reads every type of eBook format"
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"Works great."
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"I use Calibre on my laptop to manage my books."
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"Calibre... it's ebook reader is fantastically fast with customizable keyboard shortcuts."
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"I think Calibre is the biggest free one on MacOS."
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"I use Calibre for storage of ebooks for conversion and as a server to transfer books to FBReader on my Android devices."
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"Calibre is the best!"
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"I use either the Calibre eReader or Sumatra."
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#4

PocketBook

4.4
(16)
"I have a Pocketbook, its got all the things you need really. Its not very expensive and you can get an ereader which is safe for your eyes and customisable to an extent."
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"I eventually got a Pocketbook eReader."
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"But PureLibro is hands down the best. The most customizable by far, and the design of the library is way better."
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"I feel that it is the best ebook reader I've used so far."
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"This is my preferred app: https://pocketbook.ch/en-ch/app"
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"Just get a PocketBook, slap KOReader on it and you are set."
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"My favorite is Pocketbook"
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"Pocketbook / kobo are apparently better devices for this!"
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"Look at the poketbook era"
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"PocketBook. Mostly because I have everything set up by folders which PB will yet you browse, but there are also tons of options like author and all books in a single list."
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#5

Amazon

3.9
(13)
"Amazon Kindle Paperwhite : Best Kindle Overall"
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"If a kindle works for you, do it!"
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"I went for the Kindle Paperwhite. I love the size and the quality and the warm light."
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"Kindle keyboard (3?), and Kobo Clara Colour, USB cable from my Linux laptop or via my internal shared Calibre library with the web browser."
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"Honestly a cheap used Kindle or Kobo would be sufficient (~$50) since if it got lost or broken during your travels you won't regret it much"
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"You can buy used Kindle for cheap and easily sideload using sendtokindle website (no laptop needed)"
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"Owner of a Kindle Voyage for over 5 years."
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"Its sort of a better kindle 3"
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"Second best ereader after my Kindle lol"
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"I settled on the Android Kindle app running on the Android Subsystem for Windows 11."
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#6

Boox

4.3
(11)
"Boox. The new Go Color 7 (Gen II) looks really promising, and I want to get that."
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"I got a Boox Go Color 7 and I love it. It's an android base so you can install any reading apps from Google Play but also still sideload."
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"Boox Nova Air C is good."
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"If you have books on kindle already, then I would suggest a boox go 7. You can download any app to it, so you could just download the kindle app and access all your books"
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"Boox Go Color 7: Best Color Ereader"
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"I would 100% recommend a Boox device. I personally love the Palma but the form factor isn't for everyone."
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"I purposefully chose to stay away from lock in from Kindle and, to a much lesser extent Kobo, and chose a Boox Go 6. It's an Android based device."
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"Using a Boox Poke 3 and Note Air3 C. Poke 3 is small but excellent for reading plain text. Note air3 C is comfortable for reading large or colored books."
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"I have a Boox Poke 5 with a browser and I can download directly from AA, but it’s slow."
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"I think the boox note max is exactly A4 format and is an android eink tablet."
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#7

Moon+ Reader

4.4
(10)
"Moon+, my beloved, i love that app so much i paid for premium (i usually don't... if you know what i mean)"
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"Have tried them all and Moon+ is the best."
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"The main feature i personally love in Moon+ reader is the autoscroll."
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"I recommend buying the Pro version, it's totally worth it."
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"Best ever, after trying a bunch."
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"Like for android Moon+ reader can change book font to anything you put in manually."
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"Moon+ Reader via BlueStacks X."
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"Moon+ Reader via BlueStacks X."
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"I think I'll try moon+ reader it says it provides sync and backup."
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"Bought moon reader years ago and it's been pretty solid but it's a little bloated sometimes."
#8

ReadEra

4.7
(9)
"Easily one of the best out there."
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"Readera all the way and I have tried them all lol."
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"I really like the ReadEra app."
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"Readera is awesome, it has all the features I need to take notes built in."
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"Readera for android is the best."
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"ReadEra."
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"Readera."
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"Readera is great. Didn’t tried the others as this one is more than good enough."
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"ReadERA app"
#9

KOReader

4.7
(7)
"KOReader is great for PDFs and multiple formats, especially if you need extensive customization."
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"If you're sideloading, KOReader is my favorite."
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"Try KOReader, though you'll need to sideload it."
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"I really like KOReader"
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"The already mentioned Koreader app is really outstandingly good."
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"I use KOReader. Mostly because I also use it on my Kobo device. Works like a charm."
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"Try KOREADER. The UI is very basic... but it has a lot of functions and is very usable."
#10

Foliate

4.4
(7)
"I love Foliate and its ability to do triple-column layouts."
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"I’d recommend Foliate if you want a lightweight, modern EPUB reader with good annotation and highlighting features."
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"Try Foliate."
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"Foliate. It’s very low resource and quite good."
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"I think Foliate works well for this."
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"For linux, foliate is really nice."
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"[Foliate](https://github.com/johnfactotum/foliate)."
#11

Lithium

4.3
(6)
"Lithium."
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"Lithium by far !"
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"Simple and beautiful app. I use it as my dedicated app for reading books."
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"Lithium."
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"Try Lithium."
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"Lithium is more just a reader without as much weight."
#12

Google Play Books

4.2
(6)
"Google Play Books reader. I use it on phone, tablet, and computer."
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"I use it mainly for one reason, synchronisation-- I can continue my reading seamlessly between my mobile and PC."
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"I use it mainly for one reason, synchronisation-- I can continue my reading seamlessly between my mobile and PC."
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"I like Google Play Books app for epub and pdf books."
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"I use Google Play Books app for reading my epub books."
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"I think Google Play Books does exactly this and saves it as a Google doc for you."
#13

FBReader

4.2
(6)
"FBReader!!!"
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"I use FBReader since it syncs my progress between my surface and my phone app."
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"I would recommend FBreader, and it is available for free on Microsoft store."
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"FBReader. Synchronises between my phone, tablet and PC through Google Drive."
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"I use fbreader, it's probably in your disto's repository or you can get in from [fbreader.org](https://fbreader.org)."
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"FBReader"
#14

Onyx Boox

4.0
(5)
"Boox and Bigme have open android so you can install pretty much any app"
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"The best ones with android come from Boox."
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"This, buy an Android based reader (I have a boox and I'm happy) and then you can install anything you want."
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"Consider a Boox device and run an app like BookFusion on it."
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"Look at Onyx Boox."
#15

BookFusion

4.5
(4)
"It syncs automatically and I can read from any of my devices."
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"The best would be r/BookFusion , we are an eBook platform with Web App, native Android & iOS apps."
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"Not sure if there are country limitations though."
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"Try BookFusion."
#16

Librera

4.3
(4)
"Librera is very complete, very good, I don't know if it has all the functions you need, but you have a lot of functions."
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"With this app, as it's open source Librera"
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"This librera is very complete, very good, I don't know if it has all the functions you need, but you have a lot of functions."
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"Librera."
#17

Pocketbook

4.7
(3)
"I have a Pocketbook Verse Pro and I can recommend it enthusiastically. Has buttons, integrates with Pocket and Dropbox, has a mail-in procedure, making it very easy to side-load books in a variety of formats."
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"I was looking for a small b&w e-reader with buttons and ended up buying the Pocketbook Verse Pro. At 6” it is truly pocketable and inconspicuous."
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"Pocketbook Touch will serve you well!"
#18

Sumatra PDF

4.3
(3)
"I can assure you best pdf reader in windows is sumatrapdf so far."
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"Sumatra pdf and Thorium is what I use."
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"Good quality and at same time lightweight."
#19

Okular

4.0
(3)
"Gosto do okular."
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"Okular is solid for PDFs and annotations but not the best for EPUBs."
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"Okular but only because you can take notes"
#20

Freda

3.7
(3)
"I use Freda, been using it for about 4-5 years now."
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"Freda if you want UWP and touch controls."
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"Freda is another option. The UI is somewhat old-fashioned."
#21

eReader Prestigio

5.0
(2)
"Been using for years. Still using. It's simply the best."
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"Ereader Prestigio is my favorite."
#22

Moon+ Reader Pro

5.0
(2)
"Moon+ Reader Pro is the best I prefer."
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"It's worth to buy Moon Reader Pro."
#23

Moon Reader Pro

5.0
(2)
"It's worth to buy Moon Reader Pro."
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"Try them, you won't regret."
#24

Kindle Scribe

5.0
(2)
"Most ereaders support PDF. What you really need for PDFs is a larger screen. Your option will be Kindle Scribe and Kobo Elipsa"
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"Kindle Scribe. 10” is lovely."
#25

eBoox

5.0
(2)
"Fully Free."
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"Try eBoox, I use it all the time for side-loading epubs."
#26

Moon Reader

4.5
(2)
"IMO the best android reader app is Moon Reader."
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"Any good ebook reader will have search including Moon Reader"
#27

Marvin

4.5
(2)
"Highlighting is flawless and search works great."
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"Nothing at all compares to Moon Reader+ however."
#28

Sumatra

4.0
(2)
"I use sumatra."
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"Https://www.sumatrapdfreader.org/free-pdf-reader ?"
#29

Aquile Reader

4.0
(2)
"If you want sync option you can use aquile reader on both windows and Android."
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"Aquile Reader seems quite nice."
#30

Thorium

4.0
(2)
"Thorium, available via the Microsoft Store, is worth a look IMO."
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"My current favorite ebook reader for Windows and Linux."
#31

BlueFire Reader

4.0
(2)
"You might check out Bluefire reader."
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"Best options for display formatting and importing from cloud drives."
#32

Bigme

4.0
(2)
"I love my Bigme 6 Read! It's like $100 and it's an android reader so you can have whatever app library you like on it."
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"Then any Android ereader. Bigme, Boox, Meebook."
#33

Apple

4.0
(2)
"Apple iPad : Best Multipurpose Device"
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"I like apple’s app, but it’s not perfect."
#34

Kavita

3.5
(2)
"I use Kavita, basically acts as a library server and has a nice UI."
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"I personally tried to use both and didn't adopt them, but if the following points aren't a problem for you, I would recommend Kavita over Komga."
#35

Nook

3.5
(2)
"I just use a nook. I download the books onto my laptop then plug my nook into the laptop and use calibre to quickly sideload the books onto it."
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"Has anyone tried B&N's Nook? Really curious about how it compares to Kindle and Kobo!"
#36

Logos Bible Software

5.0
(1)
"Logos Bible software on a tablet is going to be the best."
#37

iPad Air

5.0
(1)
"If you want the best color experience, then go with the iPad. I have an iPad Air and it’s a really good experience."
#38

Nova Air C

5.0
(1)
"Just bought a nova air c and it’s great."
#39

Nova Air

5.0
(1)
"I have a Nova air and use Libby for Magazines every day."
#40

Readera Premium

5.0
(1)
"Readera Premium."
#41

Amazon Kindle

5.0
(1)
"I have been using Amazon for books and the Kindle since version one."
#42

Remarkable

5.0
(1)
"Is the best ebook reader."
#43

Yomu

5.0
(1)
"Ended up paying the small upgrade price for cloud syncing and unlimited documents."
#44

iPad Mini

4.0
(1)
"I think I'll go with iPad mini."
#45

Boox Tab C

4.0
(1)
"Boox tab C or mini-C!"
#46

Kybook 3

4.0
(1)
"Kybook 3."
#47

Librera Reader

4.0
(1)
"Librera Reader."
#48

Coolreader

4.0
(1)
"Coolreader, coolreader-ng/crqt-ng or fbreader."
#49

NeatReader

4.0
(1)
"The one I'm currently using is [NeatReader](https://www.neat-reader.com/)."
#50

Voice Aloud Reader

4.0
(1)
"You can read the book or let it read to you."
#51

Colibrio Reader

4.0
(1)
"Colibrio Reader."
#52

Epup Reader

4.0
(1)
"Epup reader simply because of the auto scroll feature."
#54

Icecream Reader

4.0
(1)
"You could try icecream reader.. I used it a few times for epub and I was satisfied with it."
#55

Librera FD

4.0
(1)
"For Android: Librera FD (supports both epub and PDF)."
#56

Kybook

4.0
(1)
"I’ve been using the kybook 2 (which is now free) for a few years and have always been impressed by the features."
#57

FB Reader

4.0
(1)
"My favorite is FB Reader."
#58

KyBook 2

4.0
(1)
"I’ve been using the kybook 2 (which is now free) for a few years and have always been impressed by the features."
#59

ttsu

4.0
(1)
"You can use ttsu reader and use yomitan for Quick Look ups when reading"
#60

Google

4.0
(1)
"The best ereader is a unfolding Android Fold smartphone like my Pixel Fold."
#61

Moaan

4.0
(1)
"I recently travelled in northern vietnam and took a Moaan Inkpalm Plus which I bought a couple of years ago and never took to. In the time I was away I fell in love with it."
#62

Calibre Companion

3.0
(1)
"In the past I would have recommended any android based reader where you can install calibre companion."

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