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Matter alternatives
Matter compared with 8 alternatives: Readwise, Instapaper, GoodLinks, Raindrop.io, wallabag and 3 more.
Matter has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year on the US App Store; several prices are listed. 6 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MatterThis tool | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, 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 |
| GoodLinks | From $9.99 one-time | No | macOS, 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 |
| 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 |
How each one differs from Matter
- 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). Matter starts at $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year on the US App Store; several prices are listed.
- Matter has a free plan. Readwise does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Readwise lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
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. Matter starts at $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year on the US App Store; several prices are listed.
- Only Instapaper lists macOS and Android apps.
- Matter also covers rSS reader.
Suits: Saving long articles to read later without ads or page clutter
- 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. Matter starts at $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year on the US App Store; several prices are listed.
- Matter has a free plan. GoodLinks does not.
- Only GoodLinks lists a macOS app.
- Only Matter lists a web 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 $28/yr
Raindrop.io
Bookmark manager with collections, tags and highlights
- Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month. Matter starts at $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year on the US App Store; several prices are listed.
- Only Raindrop.io lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- Raindrop.io also covers bookmarks.
- Matter also covers rSS reader.
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). Matter starts at $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year on the US App Store; several prices are listed.
- Only wallabag lists an Android app.
- wallabag is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Matter also covers rSS reader.
Suits: People who want a read-later archive on a server they control
- 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). Matter starts at $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year on the US App Store; several prices are listed.
- Only Cubox lists macOS and Android apps.
- Cubox also covers web clipper and bookmarks.
- Matter also covers rSS reader.
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). Matter starts at $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year on the US App Store; several prices are listed.
- Only Glasp lists an Android app.
- Glasp also covers transcription.
- Matter also covers rSS reader.
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). Matter starts at $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year on the US App Store; several prices are listed.
- Only Plinky lists a macOS app.
- Only Matter lists a web app.
- Plinky also covers bookmarks.
- Matter also covers rSS reader and highlights.
Suits: iPhone, iPad and Mac users who want one place for links from apps and browsers
Limits worth knowing in Matter
- No Android app is listed: Matter is offered for iPhone, iPad and the web.
- Newsletter sync, RSS feeds, HD text to speech, Send to Kindle and unlimited highlights need a paid plan.
- The website has no pricing page, and the App Store lists several different Premium and Pro prices.
- The API and CLI are limited to paying Matter Pro subscribers.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Matter?
The alternatives to Matter in this directory are Readwise, Instapaper, GoodLinks, Raindrop.io, wallabag, Cubox, Glasp and Plinky. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Matter.
Is there a free alternative to Matter?
Yes. Instapaper, Raindrop.io, wallabag, Cubox, Glasp and Plinky have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Matter alternatives work on Windows?
The Matter listing does not include a Windows app. Readwise and Raindrop.io list one.
Which Matter alternatives work on macOS?
The Matter listing does not include a macOS app. Readwise, Instapaper, GoodLinks, Raindrop.io, Cubox and Plinky list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Matter?
wallabag is described as open source on its own site.
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.