Head-to-head · File Reader Software
FBReader vs Kindle Create
FBReader leads on 0 checks, Kindle Create on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFBReader · 7.5/10
- Free planboth
FBReader scores higher on our rubric for file reader software: 7.5 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #9.
FBReader is the better fit for readers who want broad-format ebook support. Kindle Create is the better fit for authors preparing books for Kindle publishing.
- FBReader fits best
Readers who want broad-format ebook support
- Kindle Create fits best
Authors preparing books for Kindle publishing
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Side by side
| Feature | FBReader 7.5/10 Visit ↗ | Kindle Create 6.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.5 | 6.6 |
| Ranking | #3 in File Reader Software | #9 in File Reader Software |
| Best for | Readers who want broad-format ebook support | Authors preparing books for Kindle publishing |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS |
| Support | Community, Docs | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features FBReader 0/4 · Kindle Create 0/4 | ||
| Annotations | Not published | Not published |
| Text search | Not published | Not published |
| Accessibility support | Not published | Not published |
| Cloud sync | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Supported formats | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | FBReader is an ebook reader for people who want to read across desktop and mobile devices without being tied to a single book format. It supports EPUB and FB2, along with MOBI, HTML, RTF, and plain text, and it can open Readium… Read the review → |
Kindle Create is Amazon’s desktop formatting software for authors preparing Kindle eBooks, paperbacks, comics, and illustrated books. It accepts DOC, DOCX, PDF, JPEG, and PNG files, then provides tools for reflowable and print-replica… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
FBReader — where it wins
- Reads EPUB, FB2, MOBI, HTML, RTF, and plain text
- Offers bookmarks, synced reading position, and customizable layouts
- Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
Where it doesn't
- PDF and comics support is included with Android Premium
- The free iOS edition limits the library to ten books
- Some mobile features, including network translators, require a paid edition
Kindle Create — where it wins
- Imports DOC, DOCX, PDF, JPEG, and PNG files
- Supports reflowable, print-replica, comic, and print-book layouts
- Exports KPF and reflowable EPUB with previews across devices
Where it doesn't
- Runs only on Windows and macOS desktop systems
- Does not export PDF files
- Support is provided through documentation
- FBReader7.5/10 · Free plan
A format-flexible ebook reader with free desktop editions and optional paid mobile features.
Visit FBReaderFull verdict → - Kindle Create6.6/10 · Free plan
A free desktop formatter for authors creating Kindle and print-ready book files.
Visit Kindle CreateFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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