E-readers (54 programs)

ePUB Reader for Windows
5.4
3.1
(1199 votes)
An easy-to-use ebook reader for ePUB files!
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Great for reading ePUB ebooks, Fast load time and scroll speed, Simple and clean interface, Free trial period
CONS: Converted PDFs are low quality, Navigation could be improved
Adobe Digital Editions
4.5.11
3
(1266 votes)
Basic ebook manager and reader from Adobe
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Easy to use, Sleek interface, Organizes ebooks in categories, Support for bookmarks, Works with online ebook stores and libraries
CONS: Only supports ebooks in PDF and ePUB
Kindle
1.38.65290
3.7
(1285 votes)
Kindle - Reading Books Anytime, Anywhere
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: One of the best e-readers, Added features to enhance reading, Lighting for reading anywhere
CONS: Does not have features of other tablets, Another device to use for reading
freda epub ebook reader
varies-with-device
3.5
(69 votes)
Free E-Reader That Offers Free Books
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Can change ink and paper color, Can download books from emails, Has text-to-speech and dyslexic-friendly feature, Can highlight text
CONS: Tricky to import books all at once, Only few supported formats, No in-app tutorial, Can’t easily be removed
Mobipocket Reader Desktop
6.2
3.8
(343 votes)
Excellent eBook manager for Windows
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Read eBooks and RSS feeds, Create your own eBook files, Synchronize your library with a mobile device
CONS: Dictionary doesn't work on installation
Google Play Books
varies-with-device
3.9
(184 votes)
Search just books through your Chrome browser
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: User-friendly interface, Less busy than the Google Play Store
CONS: Only available through Chrome, Not an official Google app
MangaMeeya
2.4
3.9
(286 votes)
A streamlined manga reader
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: No installation required, Support for many formats, Various viewing options, Comfortable mouse and keyboard controls
CONS: Doesn't include any comics, No management tools
Icecream Ebook Reader
5.31
3.6
(197 votes)
Free Software for Bookworms
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Free to download and use, Packed with useful features
CONS: Only compatible with Windows, Does not come with actual ebooks
Kindle Cloud Reader
1.7.0.1
2.8
(44 votes)
Free web app for e-reading
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Convenient, Clean user interface, Integrated dictionaries, Cross platform accessibility
CONS: Clicking on words can lag, Kindle Store requires new tab, Annotations shown in separate tab
Audible
1
(1 vote)
Listen to audiobook on your desktop
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Seamless navigation, Free book titles available in website, Access to more than hundred thousand of book titles, Read your favorite book by listening
CONS: Most book titles require payment
Thorium Reader
1.7
3.3
(4 votes)
EPUB reader for PC
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Sleek and modern UI, Simple and easy-to-use, Accessibility features for visually impaired users
CONS: Lack of advanced features
FBReader
0.12.10
3
(62 votes)
Simple and fast e-book reader
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Allows you to search for any word or phrase, Rotates pages if needed
CONS: Cannot open basic files such as PDF, No possibility to annotate books
Aquile Reader - Modern epub ebook reader
1.1.10.0
4
(1 vote)
Aquile Reader - Modern E-Book Reader For Windows
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Cover-Comics Reader
2.6(.674)
3.4
(12 votes)
Free Comic Books Reader
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: One step import process, All popular comic formats supported, Detailed comic information, Store comics in any location
CONS: Only supports 25 comics without in-app purchase, Difficult to use on non-touchscreen devices, Noticeably slow at loading comics, Excessively resource-intensive on device
Adobe Acrobat eBook Reader
2.2
3
(275 votes)
Read and Convert eBooks with Adobe Acrobat eBook Reader
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Combatible with a wide range of file types, Great for readers unused to Kindles
CONS: Will not detect any viruses present within a system, BIOS-related errors cannot be addressed by this software bundle.
Kobo
1.8
2.8
(103 votes)
Attractive ebook reader with built-in ebook store
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Nicely designed interface, Large selection of books available for purchase, Includes also free books, Seamless syncing with other devices
CONS: Free books are mostly classics, Not as feature-rich as other similar apps
Microsoft Reader
2.1.1
3.3
(122 votes)
Read eBooks from your desktop... or not
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Very readable text, Good annotation functions
CONS: Terrible interface, Won't accept your stored eBook files
EPUB Book Translator
1.0
1
(1 vote)
EPUB Book Translator for E-Readers
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
ICE Book Reader Professional
9.6.5
2.9
(23 votes)
Complete utility for reading e-books
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Comic Seer
2.50
2.3
(2 votes)
Comic book archive reader and manager. Efficient access to CBZ (zip), CBR (rar), and image files.
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows