Ebook readers
KOReader privacy rating
Open-source document and e-book reader for E Ink devices such as Kindle, Kobo and PocketBook, also available for Android and Linux. Supports EPUB, PDF, DjVu, CBZ and more.
Summary
KOReader scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the ebook readers criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit.
Score 80 out of 100. How scoring works
Criteria
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Yes
Open source Weight 3 of 3
Is all the source code needed to run the product public?
Licensed under AGPL-3.0.
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Yes
No trackers or telemetry Weight 3 of 3
Are the website and apps free of third-party trackers, with any analytics anonymous and any telemetry off by default?
The Exodus report finds no trackers in the Android app, and the source code contains no analytics.
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Yes
No ads or data sales Weight 2 of 3
Is the product funded without advertising, ad targeting or selling user data?
Free volunteer-developed software funded by donations, with no ads.
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No
Independent audit Weight 2 of 3
Has an independent security or privacy audit been published within the last three years?
No independent audit is published.