Readest
Open-source cross-platform ebook reader
Germany
Founded 2024
Readest is an open-source ebook reader built as a modern rewrite of Foliate, leveraging Next.js and Tauri v2 to deliver a cross-platform reading experience across macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, and the web. It supports EPUB, PDF, and other formats with features including highlights, notes, split-screen parallel reading, text-to-speech, DeepL translation integration, and cloud sync across devices. The project is developed and maintained by Huang Xin, who also co-created KOReader.
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Last Updated: March 13, 2026
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Media Mention
May 14, 2026
Yahoo Tech: My ancient Kobo eReader is now better than a new Kindle
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October 10, 2025
Make Tech Easier: Why Readest Is the Only Ebook Reader You’ll Ever Need
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Open-source cross-platform ebook reader built with Tauri v2 and Next.js
License: AGPL-3.0
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Text-to-SpeechNext.jsTauriRustCross-Platform
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