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Cubox alternatives
Cubox compared with 5 alternatives: Readwise, Instapaper, Matter, Raindrop.io and GoodLinks.
Cubox has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29 per year (Cubox Pro, annual plan). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CuboxThis tool | Free plan · from $29/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Readwise | Free trial · from $5.59/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Instapaper | Free plan · from $5.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Matter | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
| Raindrop.io | Free plan · from $28/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| GoodLinks | From $9.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Cubox
- Free trial · from $5.59/mo
Readwise
Highlight library with a daily review and a read-later app
- Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite). Cubox starts at $29 per year (Cubox Pro, annual plan).
- Cubox has a free plan. Readwise does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Readwise lists a Windows app.
- Readwise also covers rSS reader.
- Cubox also covers web clipper and bookmarks.
Suits: Kindle and ebook readers who want to see their highlights again
- Free plan · from $5.99/mo
Instapaper
Read-later app that strips articles down to clean text
- Instapaper starts at $5.99 per month, or $59.99 per year. Cubox starts at $29 per year (Cubox Pro, annual plan).
- Cubox also covers web clipper and bookmarks.
Suits: Saving long articles to read later without ads or page clutter
- Free plan · from $7.99/mo
Matter
Read-later app for iPhone, iPad and web with audio playback
- Matter starts at $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year on the US App Store; several prices are listed. Cubox starts at $29 per year (Cubox Pro, annual plan).
- Only Cubox lists macOS and Android apps.
- Matter also covers rSS reader.
- Cubox also covers web clipper and bookmarks.
Suits: iPhone and iPad readers who want articles and newsletters in one queue
- Free plan · from $28/yr
Raindrop.io
Bookmark manager with collections, tags and highlights
- Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month. Cubox starts at $29 per year (Cubox Pro, annual plan).
- Only Raindrop.io lists a Windows app.
- Cubox also covers web clipper.
Suits: Keeping a large bookmark library organized across browsers and devices
- From $9.99 one-time
GoodLinks
Read-later and link-saving app for iPhone, iPad and Mac
- GoodLinks starts at $9.99 one-time purchase on the US App Store, covering iPhone, iPad and Mac. Cubox starts at $29 per year (Cubox Pro, annual plan).
- Cubox has a free plan. GoodLinks does not.
- Only Cubox lists a web app.
- Only Cubox lists an Android app.
- GoodLinks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: iPhone, iPad and Mac users who want a read-later app bought once
Limits worth knowing in Cubox
- The free basic account has a quota on saved content, and the vendor pages read do not say how large it is.
- The web pricing page offers annual plans only: Pro at $29 a year and Pro+AI at $49 a year. The US App Store listing also shows monthly in-app purchases.
- AI Insight and Ask AI need a paid membership and have usage limits; automatic insight is reserved for Pro+AI.
- The download page lists Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android and browser extensions; on Windows and Linux Cubox runs as a web app.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Cubox?
The alternatives to Cubox in this directory are Readwise, Instapaper, Matter, Raindrop.io and GoodLinks. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Cubox.
Is there a free alternative to Cubox?
Yes. Instapaper, Matter and Raindrop.io have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Cubox alternatives work on Windows?
The Cubox listing does not include a Windows app. Readwise and Raindrop.io list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.