Augre
Reads EPUB books aloud with on-device voices, highlights sentences, adjusts speed/volume, and supports live voice rooms for shared reading.
A free desktop EPUB reader that reads books aloud using on-device voices, solving the problem of listening to books without cloud dependency. It targets general consumers who want a private, offline reading experience on Mac, Windows, or Linux. It is positioned as a free, no-account-required alternative to cloud-based audiobook services, with optional account sync and live voice rooms for shared reading.
Key features
- Reads books aloud with on-device voices
- Three voice models: Kokoro, Kitten, Piper
- No internet connection needed for narration
- Sentence highlighting while reading
- Adjustable speed and volume
- Continues reading across page turns
- Live voice rooms for reading together
- Invite friends by email
- Shares book with all session members
- Jump to leader's position
- Shows others' reading positions
- Library with covers and details
- Remembers last reading position
- Clickable table of contents
- Customizable fonts, themes, layout
- Optional account for sync and rooms