Best Open-Source Education & Reference Apps
Open-source learning, documentation and reference apps for study and research, ranked by stars.
| # | App | Stars | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | koreader | 27.7k | AGPL-3.0 |
| 2 | calibre | 25.3k | GPL-3.0 |
| 3 | readest | 22.3k | AGPL-3.0 |
| 4 | Anki-Android | 11.4k | GPL-3.0 |
| 5 | FlutterUnit | 8.8k | GPL-3.0 |
| 6 | foliate | 8.5k | GPL-3.0 |
| 7 | anx-reader | 8.4k | MIT |
| 8 | logisim-evolution | 7.3k | GPL-3.0 |
| 9 | arkade | 4.6k | MIT |
| 10 | DashPlayer | 4.1k | AGPL-3.0 |
Koreader is an ebook reader application that supports PDF, DjVu, EPUB, and FB2 formats. It is compatible with Cervantes, Kindle, Kobo, PocketBook, and Android devices.
Calibre is an open-source ebook manager for organizing and managing digital book collections. It supports various ebook formats and includes tools for conversion, editing, and syncing.
Readest is a cross-platform ebook reader with an intuitive interface and various reading tools. It supports multiple platforms for accessing ebooks. The software focuses on providing a streamlined reading experience.
AnkiDroid is a flashcard app for Android that helps users memorize information efficiently. It supports the Anki spaced repetition system for improved retention.
FlutterUnit is an educational app for learning Flutter development across multiple platforms. It provides hands-on experience with Flutter's framework and tools.
Foliate is an e-book reader designed for a visually appealing reading experience. It supports various e-book formats and offers customizable reading settings.
Anx-reader is an AI-powered e-book reader that supports multiple formats. It offers features to enhance reading focus and comprehension.
Logisim-evolution is a digital logic design tool and simulator for creating and testing logic circuits. It provides an intuitive interface for designing and simulating digital systems.
Arkade is an open-source marketplace designed for developers to discover and access various tools. It simplifies the process of finding and installing developer-focused utilities.
DashPlayer is a video player designed for English learners, helping improve language skills through immersive video content. It supports watching shows and movies to enhance listening comprehension in authentic contexts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top pick in “Best Open-Source Education & Reference Apps”?
- koreader currently leads this list, which is ordered by GitHub stars among the 10 open-source options we track.
- Are these apps free?
- Yes. Every app on this list is free and open-source. Download links point to each project's official release.
- How is this ranking decided?
- The order reflects GitHub stars, a public measure of popularity. Data is pulled from official sources and last refreshed on a recent run. We don't accept payment for placement.
How we rank:entries are ordered by GitHub stars, a public popularity signal. Versions, licenses and platform support are read from official release feeds. We don't accept payment for inclusion or position. Supported platforms reflect the latest release (Linux, Android, Windows, macOS).