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Open source Bible Gateway alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

4 of the 7 Bible Gateway alternatives we track are open source. Xiphos, BibleTime and Ezra Bible App rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Xiphos logoXiphosOpen source—YesLinux, Windows4 of 464.8
2BibleTime logoBibleTimeOpen source—YesLinux, Windows, macOS4 of 461.8
3Ezra Bible App logoEzra Bible AppOpen source—YesWindows, macOS, Linux +24 of 459.4
4STEP Bible logoSTEP BibleFree—YesWeb, Windows, macOS +14 of 442.3
  1. Xiphos logo

    1. XiphosTop pick

    Best for: Linux and Windows users who want a free SWORD-based Bible study program with a GTK interface

    Open sourceLinux, Windows

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bible Gateway

    Free desktop study app with downloadable commentaries and lexicons, no subscription.

    Pros

    • Free and open source, developed since 2000
    • Module manager gives access to the CrossWire library
    • Official Windows installer as well as Linux packages

    Cons

    • No macOS or mobile version
    • Dated interface compared with newer Bible apps
    • Few recent copyrighted translations in the free library
    Visit Xiphos Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Xiphos a good Bible Gateway alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 30, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Latest release
    4.5.0 (31 Aug 2026)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026xiphos.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Linux, UNIX, Windows
    Checked Nov 8, 2026xiphos.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026xiphos.org(opens source in a new tab)
  2. BibleTime logo

    2. BibleTime

    Best for: Linux users who want a free desktop Bible study tool with many free translations and commentaries

    Open sourceLinux, Windows, macOS

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bible Gateway

    Open-source desktop study tool with offline modules and parallel translations.

    Pros

    • Free and open source, with over 200 free works via SWORD
    • Side-by-side texts and Strong's lookups
    • Packaged by most Linux distributions

    Cons

    • No mobile app
    • Library limited to free and CrossWire-hosted works
    • Personal notes need a separate commentary module
    Visit BibleTime Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is BibleTime a good Bible Gateway alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free works
    Over 200 texts
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bibletime.info(opens source in a new tab)
    Built with
    C++ and Qt
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bibletime.info(opens source in a new tab)
    Preinstalled Bibles
    None
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bibletime.info(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Ezra Bible App logo

    3. Ezra Bible App

    Best for: People who study the Bible by topic and want tags and notes synced across computer and phone

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bible Gateway

    Open-source desktop app for tagging and topical study, with no ads or accounts.

    Pros

    • Verse tagging and notes built into the reading view
    • Runs on desktop, Android and iOS with Dropbox sync
    • Exports notes and verse lists to Word

    Cons

    • Sync relies on Dropbox
    • Mostly a one-developer project
    • Fewer advanced original-language tools than paid suites
    Visit Ezra Bible App Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Ezra Bible App a good Bible Gateway alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-2.0
    Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ezrabibleapp.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Sync
    Dropbox
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ezrabibleapp.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Export
    Word documents
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ezrabibleapp.net(opens source in a new tab)
  4. STEP Bible logo

    4. STEP Bible

    Best for: Students and pastors who want free Greek and Hebrew word study

    FreeOpen sourceWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bible Gateway

    Free Greek and Hebrew word study alongside the translations you read.

    Pros

    • Free original-language word study
    • Hundreds of translations to compare side by side
    • Offline desktop version for Windows, Mac and Linux
    • Open source

    Cons

    • Busy interface with a learning curve
    • No native mobile apps
    • Fewer commentaries and reference books than paid suites
    Visit STEP Bible Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is STEP Bible a good Bible Gateway alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    Free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stepbible.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Bibles online
    700+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stepbible.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Included offline
    ESV, NIV, Greek and Hebrew
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stepbible.org(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    BSD-3-Clause
    Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)