Libby

7.3easy start · #3 of 27
in Ebook Reader Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Android, iOS, Mac, Web, Windows.

Libby is ranked #3 of 27 in ebook reader software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

Libby plans and pricing

All plans

Libby Free Free to install · Library digital content is free to borrow with a valid library card · No subscription costs, in-app purchases, or late fees help.libbyapp.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on ebook reader software

Free plan: Yes
Supported platforms: Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Supported formats: EPUB, PDF
Annotation tools: Yes
Reading sync: Yes
Offline reading: Yes

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The record

What it does: Libby lets library cardholders borrow ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from their library for free.
Library card required: To borrow titles, users add a library card; the available collection depends on what each library offers.
Search and browse: Users can search library collections and browse curated lists, guides, and campaigns.
Loans and holds: Users can borrow available titles or place holds, and Libby notifies them when a hold is ready.
Borrowing limits: Each library sets its own loan and hold limits; ebooks and audiobooks count toward the loan limit, while magazines and Extras do not.
Kindle option: At U.S. libraries, most ebooks can be sent to Kindle or read in Libby.
Supported access: Libby is available on iOS and Android apps and in a browser on Windows, Mac, and Chromebook computers.
Library extras: Participating libraries may offer Extras that link to additional learning or entertainment resources, including providers such as Kanopy and Craftsy.
Privacy: OverDrive says it does not sell users’ personally identifiable information or use or disclose it for third-party advertising.
Security: OverDrive says it encrypts data at rest and in transit, has a dedicated security team, and commissions independent security audits.
Support: Users can contact Libby Technical Support through Menu > Help & Support in the app.
AI recommendations: Libby’s Inspire Me recommendations use generative AI; when users use a tag, the model receives a random selection of titles from it, without the tag name or description.
Offline use: In the mobile app, ebooks and audiobooks can be downloaded for offline use, while libbyapp.com always requires an internet connection.
Library access: Libby works with public libraries that use OverDrive, and each library chooses which digital titles and lending policies to offer.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Ebook Reader Software in 2026#3 of 27

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