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Librum vs Readest
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| Fact | Librum | Readest |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | TypeScript |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 5.3k | 25k |
| Latest | v.0.12.2 | v0.12.12 |
| Last push | 2026-04-26 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 29 days between releases | about 14 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 35+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Amazon Kindle. Alternatives to Amazon Kindle →
PartialLibrumLibrary and reader for your own books with cloud sync; there is no store.
PartialReadestReads your own DRM-free books on desktop, mobile and the web with synced progress; books bought on Kindle stay there.
Librum
- v.0.12.22024-03-29Uff... A lot of work was done and Librum just got a lot better! From big bug fixes over great improvements to whole new…
- v.0.12.12024-02-29Added Arabic translation and support for RTL languages
- v.0.12.02024-02-12Added folders
- v.0.11.02023-12-17Beta-Release
- v.0.10.22023-11-19Added translations to German and Russian
Librum
✓ signed The latest release, v.0.12.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Readest
✓ signed The latest release, v0.12.12, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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