Rebel Tech AllianceeReader alternatives
Alternatives to: Kindle
Kindle is owned by Amazon, a data-hungry exploitative monopoly. Their formats are proprietary (locked in), so break out of their walled garden with these alternatives.
| App name | Open Source | Structure; Business model | Features | Country of origin | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobo | n/a | Private company; Paid products | Good eReader hardware; uses standard EPUB format | Japan | KoboBooks.com |
| PocketBook | n/a | Private company; Paid products | Good eReader hardware | Switzerland | Pocketbook.ch |
| Calibre | Yes | Open Source; Free / Donations | Host your own libary of eBooks; Easy built-in server; Read on any device (mobile/tablet/laptop); Plug-in can strip DRM | India / Open Source | Calibre-ebook.com |
RTA's choice
We use Kobo and Calibre. Buy the eBooks at Kobo and strip the DRM using Calibre. Then serve up the eBooks to any device (usually your mobile phone) using Calibre. The UI is better than Kindle!