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GoodLinks alternatives
GoodLinks compared with 6 alternatives: Instapaper, Matter, Anybox, Plinky, Readwise and 1 more.
GoodLinks is a paid product, starting at $9.99 one-time purchase on the US App Store, covering iPhone, iPad and Mac. 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoodLinksThis tool | From $9.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS, 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 |
| Anybox | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| Plinky | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| Readwise | Free trial · from $5.59/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Cubox | Free plan · from $29/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from GoodLinks
- 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. GoodLinks starts at $9.99 one-time purchase on the US App Store, covering iPhone, iPad and Mac.
- Instapaper has a free plan. GoodLinks does not.
- Only Instapaper lists a web app.
- Only Instapaper lists an Android app.
- GoodLinks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
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. GoodLinks starts at $9.99 one-time purchase on the US App Store, covering iPhone, iPad and Mac.
- Matter has a free plan. GoodLinks does not.
- Only Matter lists a web app.
- Only GoodLinks lists a macOS app.
- GoodLinks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: iPhone and iPad readers who want articles and newsletters in one queue
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Anybox
Native bookmark manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad
- Anybox starts at $1.99 per month, $14.99 per year, or $39.99 lifetime (Pro). GoodLinks starts at $9.99 one-time purchase on the US App Store, covering iPhone, iPad and Mac.
- Anybox has a free plan. GoodLinks does not.
- Anybox also covers bookmarks.
- GoodLinks also covers highlights.
Suits: Mac, iPhone and iPad users replacing a browser's bookmark manager
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Plinky
Link-saving app for iPhone, iPad and Mac with tags and reminders
- Plinky starts at $3.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (US App Store). GoodLinks starts at $9.99 one-time purchase on the US App Store, covering iPhone, iPad and Mac.
- Plinky has a free plan. GoodLinks does not.
- GoodLinks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Plinky also covers bookmarks.
- GoodLinks also covers highlights.
Suits: iPhone, iPad and Mac users who want one place for links from apps and browsers
- 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). GoodLinks starts at $9.99 one-time purchase on the US App Store, covering iPhone, iPad and Mac.
- Only Readwise lists a web app.
- Only Readwise lists Windows and Android apps.
- GoodLinks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Readwise also covers rSS reader.
Suits: Kindle and ebook readers who want to see their highlights again
- Free plan · from $29/yr
Cubox
Read-later app with highlights, snapshots and AI summaries
- Cubox starts at $29 per year (Cubox Pro, annual plan). GoodLinks starts at $9.99 one-time purchase on the US App Store, covering iPhone, iPad and Mac.
- 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: Readers who save articles, newsletters and web pages to annotate later
Limits worth knowing in GoodLinks
- Apple platforms only: the FAQ lists iPhone, iPad and Mac, with no web, Windows or Android version.
- There is no free version or trial; the app costs $9.99 up front on the US App Store.
- Features released more than a year after purchase need the optional Annual Feature Upgrade, listed at $4.99.
- Sync runs through iCloud only, and the API works just on the computer where the app is running.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to GoodLinks?
The alternatives to GoodLinks in this directory are Instapaper, Matter, Anybox, Plinky, Readwise and Cubox. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with GoodLinks.
Is there a free alternative to GoodLinks?
Yes. Instapaper, Matter, Anybox, Plinky and Cubox have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which GoodLinks alternatives work on Windows?
The GoodLinks listing does not include a Windows app. Readwise lists one.
Which GoodLinks alternatives work on Android?
The GoodLinks listing does not include an Android app. Instapaper, Readwise and Cubox 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.