Best Open Source Alternatives to Apple Books

Compare the best free and open-source alternatives to Apple Books — self-hosted and desktop replacements you fully control, ranked by GitHub stars, license and platform support.

Curated by open-source.store · Updated August 2026 · 3 alternatives

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Apple Books alternatives compared

Open-source alternatives to Apple Books, compared by stars, license and platform
Tool		License	Platforms	Self-hosted
Audiobookshelf	13,812	GPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	Jul 2026	Visit
Readarr	3,474	GPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	Jun 2025	Visit
Bookcamp	0	MIT	LinuxmacOSDocker	Yes	—	Visit