The free Kindle Unlimited alternative. Ebooks, PDFs, audiobooks, and research papers — all in one place. No subscription. No per-book fees.
Other platforms charge $12–$15/month and lock your library behind a subscription. We give you everything for free.
Ebooks, PDFs, documents — read as much as you want. No per-book fees, no borrowing limits, no return deadlines. Your library, your rules.
Listen while you commute, cook, or exercise. AI-narrated audiobooks with natural voices. Adjust speed, set sleep timers, bookmark moments.
Search inside books and find any passage instantly. Full-text search across your entire library. Jump to any chapter, page, or quote in seconds.
PWA that works offline and syncs across devices. Start reading on your phone, continue on your laptop. Your progress follows you everywhere.
Organize your library with tags, shelves, and custom collections. Sort by genre, author, status, or your own categories. Find any book in one tap.
Get chapter summaries and key takeaways powered by AI. Understand complex papers faster. Review highlights and notes in one place.
We looked at every digital reading platform. Here's the honest breakdown.
| hyLibrary | Kindle Unl. | Scribd | Audible | Play Books | Libby | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $11.99/mo | $11.99/mo | $14.95/mo | Per book | Free* |
| Ebooks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audiobooks | ✓ | Limited | ✓ | ✓ | Per book | ✓ |
| PDF Support | ✓ | Basic | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| AI Summaries | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Offline Reading | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| No Account Req. | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Library Card Req. | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Subscription | Never | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
No setup. No library card. No subscription. Just open and read.
No download, no account. Open hylibrary.app and you're in. Your browser is your bookshelf.
Search by title, author, or topic. Browse collections. Upload your own PDFs and ebooks. Organize with tags and shelves.
Read in the built-in reader or listen with AI narration. Highlight, annotate, and get AI summaries. Your progress syncs everywhere.
hyLibrary is a Progressive Web App. It installs directly from your browser and works offline — like a native app, without the app store middleman.
1. Open hylibrary.app in Safari
2. Tap the Share button (square with arrow)
3. Tap "Add to Home Screen"
4. Tap Add — done!
1. Open hylibrary.app in Chrome
2. Chrome shows "Install app" banner
3. Tap Install
4. Find it on your home screen!
Every book. Every feature. Every format. Forever.
Unlimited reading. AI summaries. Audiobooks. Free forever.
Open hyLibrary — Free