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24 alternatives to OpenBooks.com

Read DRM-free ebooks and pay what you want

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. OpenBooks.com launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Open eBooks ▲66

   Thousands award-winning titles that are free for children

   2016 · openebooks.org · its alternatives →

2. 2
   OverDrive▲62

   eBook lending for free through public libraries

   2014 · overdrive.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   iFlipd▲66

   Pay-as-you-go eBooks

   2014 · booksrun.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   BookBub▲4

   Great deals on Best Selling Ebooks

   2015 · bookbub.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Rocket Reads▲147

   A simpler alternative to Goodreads

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Free eCommerce eBook▲83

   37 awesome experts drive your eCommerce to success

   2016 · wizishop.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   How to Get What You Want▲139

   A short primer for ambitious people (book)

   2015 · thewantbook.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Calibre eBook Manager▲102

   Convert any eBook to any format (free and open source)

   2014 · calibre-ebook.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Pressbooks▲108

   Create books: print and ebooks

   2015 · pressbooks.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    SE eBook▲152

    SE eBook

    2014 · gumroad.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Emily Books▲4

    DRM-free ebook store & subscription service

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    GoodBook▲134

    A large selection of free ebooks and audio books 📚

    2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Shelfie▲104

    Get free and discounted Ebooks of your print or paper books

    2015 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    The Beginner’s Guide to Faster Websites▲166

    Free ebook on how to optimize your websites

    2017 · git-tower.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Walmart eBooks▲88

    Over 6 million titles to bring with you anywhere

    2018 · kobo.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Kindle Unlimited▲160

    All-you-can-read ebooks for $9.99 a month

    2014 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Elevenreader by ElevenLabs▲226

    Elevate your listening experience

    2025 · elevenreader.io · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Oyster Books (web client)▲92

    Introducing the Oyster Web Reader

    2014 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Prism▲155

    All of your bills in one place

    2014 · wearetrieve.com · its alternatives →

20. 20DF
    DRM-Free Books▲118

    After several years of mandatory DRM lockdowns from most commercial book sources, now authors have a choice when it comes to DRM for their books. Pick authors and books that are DRM-free, or download DRM-free classics that are out of copyright. https://frequal.com/Perspectives/DrmFreeAuthors.html

    Jun 2026 · frequal.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Freebook Sifter▲5

    All the free eBooks of Amazon as a list

    2016 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    PDFDrive: book reader pdf epub▲7

    Read 75 million+ free books offline ❤️

    2025 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Readmill▲69

    A beautiful e-book reader for iPhone, iPad and Android

    2013 · readmill.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Weekend software products▲65

    Free eBook on Building Software Products in a Weekend

    2014 · its alternatives →

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