Alternatives · Read Later
Meco alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Meco alternative for most people is Instapaper (3.0 GPA), second in our ranking of read-later and bookmark apps. It's also the best free one.
Meco compared with 5 alternatives: Readwise, Matter, Instapaper, Feedly and Inoreader.
Meco has a free plan. Paid plans start at $39.99 per year ($4.99 billed monthly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MecoThis tool | Free plan · from $39.99/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| 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 |
| Instapaper | Free plan · from $5.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Feedly | Free plan · from $6.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Inoreader | Free plan · from $7.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Meco starts at $3.33 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Readwise, Matter, Instapaper, Feedly and Inoreader score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Meco
Readwise
Highlight library with a daily review and a read-later app
- Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Highlights Lite).
- Readwise has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Meco.
- Readwise also lists macOS and Windows apps and a browser extension.
- Readwise also covers read later and rSS reader.
- Readwise does not cover bookmarks, which Meco does.
Suits: Kindle and ebook readers who want to see their highlights again
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.
- Matter also lists a browser extension.
- Matter lists no Android app, which Meco has.
- Matter also covers read later and rSS reader.
- Matter does not cover bookmarks, which Meco does.
Suits: iPhone and iPad readers who want articles and newsletters in one queue
Instapaper
Read-later app that strips articles down to clean text
- Instapaper starts at $5.99 per month, or $59.99 per year.
- Instapaper also lists a macOS app and a browser extension.
- Instapaper also covers read later.
- Instapaper does not cover bookmarks, which Meco does.
Suits: Saving long articles to read later without ads or page clutter
Feedly
News reader for RSS feeds, with AI filtering on paid plans
- Feedly starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro).
- Feedly also lists a browser extension.
- Feedly also covers read later and rSS reader.
- Feedly does not cover bookmarks, which Meco does.
Suits: Following many news sites, blogs and publications in one reader
Inoreader
RSS reader with rules, filters and keyword monitoring
- Inoreader starts at $7.50 per month, billed annually (Pro).
- Inoreader also lists a browser extension.
- Inoreader also covers read later and rSS reader.
- Inoreader does not cover bookmarks, which Meco does.
Suits: Heavy RSS users who want rules and filters to thin out their feeds
Limits worth knowing in Meco
- Connecting Gmail or Outlook, highlights, offline reading and AI summaries need the paid PRO plan.
- The vendor says prices may vary by country and platform; $39.99 a year and $4.99 a month are the USD figures it states.
- It reads newsletters only; the pages read do not describe adding RSS feeds.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Meco?
The alternatives to Meco in this directory are Readwise, Matter, Instapaper, Feedly and Inoreader. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Meco.
Is there a free alternative to Meco?
Yes. Matter, Instapaper, Feedly and Inoreader have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Meco alternatives work on Windows?
The Meco listing does not include a Windows app. Readwise lists one.
Which Meco alternatives work on macOS?
The Meco listing does not include a macOS app. Readwise 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 Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.