Readest

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About

Readest is ranked #2 of 27 in ebook reader software on Inferse. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. Paid plans start at $4.99/mo.

Compared on ebook reader software

Free plan: Yesreadest.com
Paid from: $4.99/moreadest.com
Supported platforms: web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Androidreadest.com
Supported formats: EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW, AZW3, FB2, CBZ, ZIP, TXT, Markdownreadest.com
Annotation tools: Yesreadest.com
Reading sync: Yesreadest.com
Offline reading: Yesreadest.com
Library storage: 0.5 GBreadest.com

Facts

What it does: Readest is a free, open-source EPUB and PDF reader for deep, immersive reading.readest.com · 29 Sept 2026
Reading and annotation: Readers can highlight passages, bookmark pages, take notes, and search across their ebook library.readest.com · 29 Sept 2026
Parallel reading: Parallel Read displays two books side by side with synchronized scrolling and navigation.readest.com · 29 Sept 2026
File formats: Readest supports EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW3, FB2, CBZ, and TXT files.readest.com · 29 Sept 2026
Translation and lookup: Readers can translate passages and look up words in Wiktionary or Wikipedia; the pricing page lists Google, Azure, and DeepL translation providers.readest.com · 29 Sept 2026
Text to speech: Readest can read books aloud using on-device, browser, or cloud text-to-speech.readest.com · 29 Sept 2026
Catalogs and library tools: Readest connects to OPDS catalogs and calibre libraries, and supports exporting highlights to Readwise or Hardcover.readest.com · 29 Sept 2026
Cloud integrations: The sync guide lists WebDAV, Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud Drive, and S3-compatible storage; third-party cloud sync requires a paid plan.readest.com · 29 Sept 2026
Privacy: The privacy policy says ebooks, notes, highlights, and bookmarks are stored locally by default and are not uploaded without explicit action such as optional syncing.readest.com · 29 Sept 2026
Security: The privacy policy says Readest uses encryption for sensitive data and secure app code practices, while noting that no electronic storage or transmission method is completely secure.readest.com · 29 Sept 2026
Open source: Readest says its free software is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license.readest.com · 29 Sept 2026
Accessibility: The download page says Readest supports screen readers for visually impaired users.readest.com · 29 Sept 2026
Support: Free and paid users can get support through documentation, community channels, GitHub issues, and support email.readest.com · 29 Sept 2026
Account and sync limits: The pricing FAQ says books already in Readest Cloud remain downloadable after downgrading, but uploads above the free 500 MB limit and third-party cloud syncing pause.readest.com · 29 Sept 2026