Readest
8.4#2 in ebook reader softwareFrom $4.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitReadest vs Talebook
What both publish
| Fact | Readest | Talebook |
|---|---|---|
| License | The source repository licenses Readest under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3 or later. | The About page says Talebook is open-sourced under the MIT License. |
| 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. | The project describes bcrypt password storage, image CAPTCHA and GeeTest verification for login, registration and password reset. |
| Support | Free and paid users can get support through documentation, community channels, GitHub issues, and support email. | The FAQ directs users whose issue is unresolved to file a GitHub issue. |
Readest plans
- Free PlanFree
- Plus Plan$4.99 a month
- Pro Plan$9.99 a month
- Lifetime storage 1 GB$9.99, paid once
- Lifetime storage 2 GB$14.99, paid once
- Full Customization$19.99, paid once
Talebook plans
No prices published.
Pick Readest if…
Readest suits readers who want annotation, lookup, translation, or text-to-speech alongside ebook reading. Its side-by-side mode may appeal to people reading two books in parallel.
Pick Talebook if…
It suits readers who want a self-hosted Calibre-based library with browser reading, OPDS access, Kindle delivery, and multi-user permissions. Docker users can deploy it across Linux, macOS, Windows, or web environments.