# calibre vs Readest

Source: https://listme.name/compare/calibre-vs-readest
Framed by the ranking: https://listme.name/best/ebook-reader-apps

| | calibre | Readest |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83.0 | 86.5 |
| Rank | #6 | #3 |
| Price | Free and open source | Free and open source |
| Best for | Managing and converting a large personal library | Open-source reading across phones and desktops |
| Phone app | No | Yes |

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. 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.