Open source Logos Bible Study alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

4 of the 6 Logos Bible Study alternatives we track are open source. BibleTime, Xiphos and Ezra Bible App rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	BibleTime	Open source	—	Yes	Linux, Windows, macOS	4 of 4	68.8
2	Xiphos	Open source	—	Yes	Linux, Windows	4 of 4	64.8
3	Ezra Bible App	Open source	—	Yes	Windows, macOS, Linux +2	4 of 4	61.8
4	STEP Bible	Free	—	Yes	Web, Windows, macOS +1	4 of 4	57.5

1. BibleTimeTop pick
Best for: Linux users who want a free desktop Bible study tool with many free translations and commentaries
Open sourceLinux, Windows, macOS
68.8
score / 100
Why switch from Logos Bible Study
Free, open-source study app using SWORD modules, with many free Bibles and commentaries.
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
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How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
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 Logos Bible Study 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)
2. Xiphos
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 Logos Bible Study
Free, open-source SWORD-based study tool for Linux and Windows, good for side-by-side reading.
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
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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 Logos Bible Study 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)
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
61.8
score / 100
Why switch from Logos Bible Study
Free, open-source and cross-platform, focused on tagging verses and keeping study notes.
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
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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 Ezra Bible App a good Logos Bible Study 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
Best for: Students and pastors who want free Greek and Hebrew word study
FreeOpen sourceWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux
57.5
score / 100
Why switch from Logos Bible Study
Free Tyndale House tool with Greek and Hebrew word studies, no paid library required.
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 ×0.363
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 Logos Bible Study 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)

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1. BibleTimeTop pick

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2. Xiphos

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3. Ezra Bible App

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4. STEP Bible

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