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PlatformsWindows, MacOS, Linux
LicenseGPL-3.0-only
Pros
Pro Lets you add books without connecting your reader or even having it around
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Cons
Con Advanced cross application tools require scripting
Using the power of non-calibre external apps within calibre operations is only available via command line/terminal interaction and scripts. This includes advanced or complex actions such as using briefcase to open old Microsoft documents or flash decompiler in converting flash books to pdf.
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Calibre
Recommended 5 years ago
I use calibration across platforms, MacOS, Windows 7 and 10, and Linux. By far the most stable ebook system out there. From code free visual WYSIWYG to raw code editing, it is infinitely expandable and extendable. Supports almost every text format with plugins; Supports every current standard ebook format on...
Pro
Powerful book management software, very customizable and scriptablePro
PortablePro
Cross-platformPro
Supports ePub, mobi, kfx, pdf, docx, and hundreds morePro
ConvertPro
Edit books in WYSIWYG editorCon
Average, non-power users might find the interface somewhat dauntingCon
Learning curve Con
Advanced cross application tools require scriptingCalibre
Recommended 2 years ago
It's the gold standard. I regretted getting a Kindle Paperwhite given how tightly it is tied to the shitty Amazon ecosystem. Calibre set the thing free.
Pro
Powerful book management software, very customizable and scriptablePro
PortablePro
Cross-platformPro
Supports ePub, mobi, kfx, pdf, docx, and hundreds morePro
ConvertPro
Edit books in WYSIWYG editorPro
Open SourcePro
Lets you add books without connecting your reader or even having it around