Fablum
Fablum vs FBReader
FBReader runs on desktops as well as phones, and you can point it at catalogs of your own. Fablum is a phone and tablet reader that also plays audiobooks.
Side by side
| Capability | Fablum | FBReader | Read on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading aloud | Reads EPUB aloud in the device's own voices, with the sentence highlighted | Reading aloud for text formats in FBReader Premium, not for PDF or DjVu | Source |
| What it costs | Free for 5 books at a time, then a one-time unlock, no subscription | A free edition and FBReader Premium; the paid edition is a one-time purchase, not a subscription | Source |
Where FBReader is ahead
| Capability | Fablum | FBReader | Read on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devices | iPhone, iPad and Android | iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux and Chrome OS | Source |
| File formats | EPUB and PDF | EPUB and EPUB 3, PDF, Kindle AZW3, FB2, comic books, DOC, RTF, HTML and plain text | Source |
| Catalogs | The catalog is built in | A built-in browser for online catalogs, and custom OPDS catalogs you add | Source |
| Syncing between devices | Each device keeps its own library; nothing syncs | Syncs your library and reading positions through its own Book Network, off until you switch it on | Source |
