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Glasp alternatives
Glasp compared with 5 alternatives: Readwise, Diigo, Raindrop.io, Matter and Instapaper.
Glasp has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12.50 per month, billed yearly at $150 ($15 billed monthly). 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GlaspThis tool | Free plan · from $12.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Readwise | Free trial · from $5.59/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Diigo | Free plan · from $40/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
| Raindrop.io | Free plan · from $28/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Matter | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
| Instapaper | Free plan · from $5.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Glasp
- 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). Glasp starts at $12.50 per month, billed yearly at $150 ($15 billed monthly).
- Glasp has a free plan. Readwise does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Readwise lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Readwise also covers rSS reader.
- Glasp also covers transcription.
Suits: Kindle and ebook readers who want to see their highlights again
- Free plan · from $40/yr
Diigo
Bookmarking with highlights and sticky notes on web pages and PDFs
- Diigo starts at $40 per year (Standard). Glasp starts at $12.50 per month, billed yearly at $150 ($15 billed monthly).
- Only Glasp lists an Android app.
- Diigo also covers research and bookmarks.
- Glasp also covers transcription and read later.
Suits: Students and researchers who annotate web pages and PDFs
- 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. Glasp starts at $12.50 per month, billed yearly at $150 ($15 billed monthly).
- Only Raindrop.io lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Raindrop.io also covers bookmarks.
- Glasp also covers transcription.
Suits: Keeping a large bookmark library organized across browsers and devices
- 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. Glasp starts at $12.50 per month, billed yearly at $150 ($15 billed monthly).
- Only Glasp lists an Android app.
- Matter also covers rSS reader.
- Glasp also covers transcription.
Suits: iPhone and iPad readers who want articles and newsletters in one queue
- 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. Glasp starts at $12.50 per month, billed yearly at $150 ($15 billed monthly).
- Only Instapaper lists a macOS app.
- Glasp also covers transcription.
Suits: Saving long articles to read later without ads or page clutter
Limits worth knowing in Glasp
- Highlights are public by default; private highlights require the Pro or Unlimited plan.
- AI features are metered on every plan, and Free allows 3 basic YouTube summaries a day and 20 AI chat credits a month.
- The 40% student discount covers only the yearly Pro plan and needs a .edu or .ac email address.
- The pricing page marks the Pro and Unlimited subscriptions as recurring and non-refundable.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Glasp?
The alternatives to Glasp in this directory are Readwise, Diigo, Raindrop.io, Matter and Instapaper. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Glasp.
Is there a free alternative to Glasp?
Yes. Diigo, Raindrop.io, Matter and Instapaper have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Glasp alternatives work on Windows?
The Glasp listing does not include a Windows app. Readwise and Raindrop.io list one.
Which Glasp alternatives work on macOS?
The Glasp listing does not include a macOS app. Readwise, Raindrop.io and Instapaper 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.