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Is there a difference when is comes to downloading and removing the DRM? Price seems about equal and not a factor, especially since I am more interested in a consolidated library than saving a dollar or two. (I am not a prolific purchaser.)

I started out in the Sony ebookstore with the purchase of my first reader (PRS-505) and used their software to download my books. I tried Adobe several times, but found I had more consistent success, and less frustration, with Sony. I imagine I am in the minority there, since Sony is gone and Adobe is not.

When Kobo bought out Sony, I experimented with both the Nook and the Kobo stores and since I could download my Kobo books with my Sony software and could no longer unlock my Nook books, I switched to Kobo as my main store.

Recently, I upgraded to a desktop computer and discovered that I could not use the Sony reader to download my books; apparently, the books I had downloaded in the past are now tied to my old computer. Because Adobe and I do not play well together, I never authorized my software with Adobe. (The computer is authorized, but not the reader software and it seems I should have done both. Apparently, it can not be done after the fact.)

I am still using my old computer to download my books, but I am thinking this is not a good long term solution. It currently runs Windows 10, but at 6 years old, I don't know how much longer I can expect the hardware to last.

I use Ebates which gives me 5% back on Kobo purchases and an affiliate link for my local independent bookstore. I'd really like to stick with Kobo, but I'm thinking it might not be the best choice. If saving my library is easier with Google, maybe I should consider switching.

Tldr: As far as purchasing, downloading, and personal archiving of purchases, is there any difference / preferences between Kobo and Google Play? I am assuming I have to use ADE in both cases. Is there another option?