Readest

Free open-source EPUB and PDF reader for all platforms

About Readest

Readest is a cross-platform ebook reader for EPUB, PDF and other formats with highlights, notes, split-screen parallel reading and text-to-speech. It syncs progress and annotations across desktop, mobile and web so readers can continue on any device.

Readest website preview

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Readest: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
Covers ebook reader, epub, pdf reader, open source, reading — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 752 tools in the Learning & Education category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

Readest pricing

Pricing model	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free access	Yes — fully free
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	readest.com

Readest key facts

Category: Learning & Education
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: ebook reader, epub, pdf reader, open source, reading
Official site: readest.com

Readest FAQ

How much does Readest cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (readest.com).

What is Readest used for?

Free open-source EPUB and PDF reader for all platforms Its focus areas in the Learning & Education category: ebook reader, epub, pdf reader, open source, reading.

Where can I try Readest?

On its official site, readest.com — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

Readest vs alternatives

	Readest	Librum	BookFusion	Neat Reader
Pricing	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
Focus areas	ebook reader, epub, pdf reader, open source, reading	ebook reader, library, open source, reading, ai	ebook reader, sync, calibre, reading, library	epub reader, ebook reader, cross platform, annotations, reading
Official site	readest.com	librumreader.com	bookfusion.com	neat-reader.com
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Listed

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the Learning & Education category

Online courses and learning platforms to build new skills. The Learning & Education category on Tools Hub currently lists 752 tools. Alongside Readest, it includes BookOrbit, Neat Reader, BookFusion, Librum.

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Alternatives to Readest

Tools in the same Learning & Education category that share focus areas with Readest — worth comparing before you commit:

Learning & Education

Librum

Free open-source ebook reader and online library manager

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BookFusion

Reading apps that sync books and progress across every device

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Neat Reader

Cross-platform EPUB reader with optional cloud sync premium

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ABCmouse

Early learning subscription for young children with games and activities

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AdaptedMind

Adaptive math and reading practice for elementary students

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ASReview

Open-source AI for smarter systematic literature reviews

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More in Learning & Education

Comparing tools in the Learning & Education category? These related listings are worth a look: BookOrbit — Self-hosted home for ebooks, audiobooks, comics and PDFs; Neat Reader — Cross-platform EPUB reader with optional cloud sync premium; BookFusion — Reading apps that sync books and progress across every device.