readest/readest
Readest is a modern, feature-rich ebook reader designed for avid readers offering seamless cross-platform access, powerful tools, and an intuitive interface to elevate your reading experience. observed · 2026-10-18
Health v2 · maintenance only
86/100
- Activity 100
- Release rhythm 87
- Longevity 52
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-10-21. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 4
- age_days: 738
- days_rel: 7
- days_push: 3
- n_releases_24m: 106
Adoption not part of the score
25350 stars · 1716 forks observed · 2026-10-18
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-10-12, confidence 0.97
Readest is an open‑source, cross‑platform ebook reader that supports EPUB, PDF, MOBI, and many other formats. It offers a modern UI, annotations, text‑to‑speech, translation, and cloud sync across devices.
Use cases
- Read EPUB or PDF books on Windows, macOS, or Linux with a customizable UI
- Sync reading progress, highlights, and notes across phone, tablet, and desktop
- Listen to books using built‑in text‑to‑speech on any device
- Translate passages instantly while reading using DeepL or Google Translate
- Compare two books side‑by‑side in split‑screen mode for study or research
When to choose
- You need a free, open‑source reader that works on desktop, mobile, and the web
- You want built‑in annotation, highlighting, and cloud sync without third‑party apps
- You require text‑to‑speech and instant translation features inside the reader
- You prefer a modern UI built with Next.js and Tauri for native performance
When to avoid
- You need DRM‑protected ebook support (e.g., Kindle with Amazon DRM)
- You require deep integration with proprietary library management tools
- You prefer a lightweight command‑line only reader without a GUI
- You need extensive plugin ecosystem or custom scripting support
Facets
application · maturity active
gui file-system pdf tts internationalization backup developer-tools education media windows cross-platform ebook-reader epub mobi azw3 fb2 cbz markdown deepl-integration cloud-sync tauri nextjs macos linux android ios web desktop mobile
7 sources
- readme: https://github.com/readest/readest · fetched 2026-10-18 · 29dda05932fb
- homepage: https://readest.com · fetched 2026-09-28 · fc56d4c23da2
- site_page: https://readest.com/docs · fetched 2026-09-28 · 5a24fbbe5a88
- site_page: https://readest.com/docs/sync · fetched 2026-09-28 · 02bda29280bd
- site_page: https://readest.com/docs/library · fetched 2026-09-28 · 90a8cf1b9b29
- site_page: https://readest.com/docs/reading · fetched 2026-09-28 · 463ee1dcf476
- site_page: https://readest.com/pricing · fetched 2026-09-28 · 77200664ea83
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| readest/readest | main | 86 |
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