Filtered ranking
Best Ebook Reader Apps for Linux in 2026
4 of the 6 ebook reader apps ranked on listme.name match: they officially support Linux. The order uses the same scores as the full ranking.
The ranking
- 1
Readest
Open-source EPUB and PDF reader with apps on macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS and the web, plus highlights, notes and text-to-speech. Kindle and Apple Books have longer track records.
Best for Open-source reading across phones and desktops
macOSWindowsLinuxAndroidiOSWebFree and open sourceOpen source
- 2
KOReader
Open-source reader for many formats that runs on Kindle, Kobo, PocketBook, Android and desktop Linux. It reads files you already have, but it does not sell books, so it suits readers who manage their own files.
Best for E-ink devices and many document formats
AndroidLinuxFree and open sourceOpen source
- 3
calibre
Free and open source library manager that converts books between formats on Windows, macOS and Linux. It is a desktop tool with no phone reading app, so it complements a reader rather than replacing one.
Best for Managing and converting a large personal library
WindowsmacOSLinuxFree and open sourceOpen source
- 4
Thorium Reader
Free, open-source desktop reader for Windows, macOS and Linux under BSD-3-Clause. It has no phone app, so it suits readers who only read on a computer.
Best for Desktop reading of open-format books
WindowsmacOSLinuxFree and open sourceOpen source
At a glance
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Phone app |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Readest | 86.5 | Free and open source | macOSWindowsLinuxAndroidiOSWeb | Yes |
 KOReader | 85.0 | Free and open source | AndroidLinux | Yes |
 calibre | 83.0 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinux | No |
 Thorium Reader | 80.0 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinux | No |