Alternatives · Read Later
Instapaper alternatives
Instapaper compared with 9 alternatives: Readwise, Matter, Raindrop.io, wallabag, GoodLinks and 4 more.
Instapaper has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.99 per month, or $59.99 per year. 7 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| InstapaperThis tool | Free plan · from $5.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Readwise | Free trial · from $5.59/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, 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 |
| wallabag | Free plan · from €11/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| GoodLinks | From $9.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| Cubox | Free plan · from $29/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Glasp | Free plan · from $12.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Plinky | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| Readeck | Free | Free | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Instapaper
- 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). Instapaper starts at $5.99 per month, or $59.99 per year.
- Instapaper has a free plan. Readwise does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Readwise lists a Windows app.
- Readwise also covers rSS reader.
Suits: Kindle and ebook readers who want to see their highlights again
- 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. Instapaper starts at $5.99 per month, or $59.99 per year.
- Only Instapaper lists macOS and Android apps.
- Matter also covers rSS reader.
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. Instapaper starts at $5.99 per month, or $59.99 per year.
- Only Raindrop.io lists a Windows app.
- Raindrop.io also covers bookmarks.
Suits: Keeping a large bookmark library organized across browsers and devices
- Free plan · from €11/yr
wallabag
Open-source read-it-later app you can self-host or use hosted
- wallabag starts at 11 € per year, or 4 € for 3 months (wallabag.it hosted service). Instapaper starts at $5.99 per month, or $59.99 per year.
- Only Instapaper lists a macOS app.
- wallabag is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want a read-later archive on a server they control
- 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. Instapaper starts at $5.99 per month, or $59.99 per year.
- 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: iPhone, iPad and Mac users who want a read-later app bought once
- 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). Instapaper starts at $5.99 per month, or $59.99 per year.
- Cubox also covers web clipper and bookmarks.
Suits: Readers who save articles, newsletters and web pages to annotate later
- Free plan · from $12.50/mo
Glasp
Social web highlighter with AI summaries of videos and articles
- Glasp starts at $12.50 per month, billed yearly at $150 ($15 billed monthly). Instapaper starts at $5.99 per month, or $59.99 per year.
- Only Instapaper lists a macOS app.
- Glasp also covers transcription.
Suits: Students and researchers collecting quotes from articles and PDFs
- 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). Instapaper starts at $5.99 per month, or $59.99 per year.
- Only Instapaper lists a web app.
- Only Instapaper lists an Android app.
- Plinky also covers bookmarks.
- Instapaper also covers highlights.
Suits: iPhone, iPad and Mac users who want one place for links from apps and browsers
- Free
Readeck
Open-source, self-hosted read-later and bookmark archive
- Readeck is free. Instapaper starts at $5.99 per month, or $59.99 per year.
- Readeck is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Readeck also covers bookmarks.
Suits: People who want a private read-later archive on their own server
Limits worth knowing in Instapaper
- Full-text search, the PDF reader and the permanent archive all require Premium.
- Free accounts get 5 notes a month, and 10 summaries and 10 speed-read articles a month.
- AI summaries are not yet available on Android, according to Instapaper's docs.
- Free accounts see ads on the Instapaper website; Premium removes them.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Instapaper?
The alternatives to Instapaper in this directory are Readwise, Matter, Raindrop.io, wallabag, GoodLinks, Cubox, Glasp, Plinky and Readeck. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Instapaper.
Is there a free alternative to Instapaper?
Yes. Readeck is free to use. Matter, Raindrop.io, wallabag, Cubox, Glasp and Plinky have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Instapaper alternatives work on Windows?
The Instapaper listing does not include a Windows app. Readwise and Raindrop.io list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Instapaper?
wallabag and Readeck are described as open source on their own sites.
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.