Free Alternative to Kindle
4 free & open-source projects that replace Kindle.
Compare at a Glance
| vs Kindle |  ChinaTextbook |  calibre-web |  librum |  bookorbit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | 82k | 18k | 5.3k | 4.9k |
| Forks | 19k | 1.9k | 191 | 322 |
| Contributors | 3 | 30 | 11 | 30 |
| Last Commit | Oct 18, 2025 | Mar 1, 2026 | Jul 8, 2025 | Aug 29, 2026 |
| License | Unknown | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Roff | Fluent | C++ | TypeScript |
Tired of being locked into proprietary digital book platforms like Kindle? Imagine a world where your entire ebook and audiobook collection lives on your terms, accessible anywhere, anytime, with complete privacy and customization.
Discover BookOrbit, the powerful open-source solution for building and managing your personal digital library. Designed for avid readers and listeners, it offers a beautiful, intuitive interface to organize, read, and listen to all your digital media, putting you in full control without vendor lock-in.
- 📚 Ebook & Audiobook Player
- ☁️ Self-Hosted Digital Library
- 🗃️ Advanced Library Management
- 📝 Rich Metadata Editing
- 🔒 OIDC Single Sign-On
BookOrbit is completely free, open-source, and available forever – no hidden fees, no subscriptions, and absolutely no limits on your personal digital assets. Empower yourself with true digital ownership and unparalleled flexibility.
Explore BookOrbit today on Fossy and transform your reading experience: https://fossy.dev/bookorbit/bookorbit
