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24 alternatives to Panels for MacOS

The new home for your comics

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   Panels Store▲119

   Buy DRM-free comics and read them instantly in Panels

   May 2026 · panels.store · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Panels▲16

   iOS Comic Reader

   2017 · its alternatives →

3. 3AW
   a web-based xkcd-style comix editor▲586

   2013 · cmx.io · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Nimbooks▲107

   Host all your digital reads in one place

   2018 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Maccy▲378

   Lightweight open-source clipboard manager for macOS

   2019 · its alternatives →

6. 6LF
   LightPaper for Mac – Free Markdown editor▲132

   I'm not the author of the app (nor i have any connection with them, just a random user). iA Writer and Writer Pro aren't well suited for me as a developer. They feel quite "strange" to me. Mou is a good option (free too) but still missing some features. So far this, this editor is the most complete user-friendly. Hope it helps!

   2013 · clockworkengine.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Reader Mode for Mobile▲213

   Organize your clutter-free articles on mobile

   2020 · its alternatives →

8. 8MC
   Make comic book layouts in the browser▲192

   2020 · andrewfulrich.gitlab.io · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Marvel (iOS)▲211

   Turn Sketches Into Prototypes

   2014 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Readmill▲69

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

    2013 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    comiXology 4.0▲74

    Upgrade your comics experience

    2022 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Nanits: Best Comic Book Reader (2.1)▲68

    Read Comics with a Soundtrack

    2018 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Snap Deck HQ▲77

    Everything you need in one native macOS command bar

    Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    comilio▲112

    Read, support, and enjoy comics with translation globally

    2024 · comilio.app · its alternatives →

15. 15
    MacOS Desktop Declutter▲115

    Open-source Tinder for desktop files on MacOS. 100% Free.

    Jan 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Another Dock▲108

    An elegant native-style second dock for mac

    2025 · anotherdock.ahrisy.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Quiet Reader (Mac)▲83

    Read articles + text blocks (any app) distraction free.

    2022 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Comic&Manga▲8

    A Comic and Manga Reader with AI enhancement

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Seedling Comic Studio▲81

    Create and share your own amazing comic book

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Quilt▲109

    Hands-free screenshot automation for macOS

    2025 · quiltformac.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Glassy Comics▲1

    Read comics privately. Buy once, own forever.

    Mar 2026 · glassycomics.app · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Unofficial XKCD: Watch & Phone▲8

    View XKCD Comics from your Apple Watch and your iPhone

    2020 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Manga Train▲86

    First Manga Reader app for macOS

    2018 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Iwan Dock ▲11

    Floating app panels to replace your Dock & Launchpad

    Jul 2026 · riwaqlabs.com · its alternatives →

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