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Readwise alternatives
Readwise compared with 11 alternatives: Matter, Instapaper, Glasp, Raindrop.io, Inoreader and 6 more.
Readwise is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite). 10 of the 11 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
11 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReadwiseThis tool | 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 |
| Glasp | Free plan · from $12.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Raindrop.io | Free plan · from $28/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Inoreader | Free plan · from $7.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Cubox | Free plan · from $29/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Diigo | Free plan · from $40/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
| Folo | Free plan · from $4.17/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| GoodLinks | From $9.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| wallabag | Free plan · from €11/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Sublime | Free plan · from $75/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Readwise
- 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. Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite).
- Matter has a free plan. Readwise does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Readwise lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
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. Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite).
- 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: Saving long articles to read later without ads or page clutter
- 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). Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite).
- Glasp has a free plan. Readwise does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Readwise lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Glasp also covers transcription.
- Readwise also covers rSS reader.
Suits: Students and researchers collecting quotes from articles 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. Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite).
- Raindrop.io has a free plan. Readwise does not, though it has a free trial.
- Raindrop.io also covers bookmarks.
- Readwise also covers rSS reader.
Suits: Keeping a large bookmark library organized across browsers and devices
- Free plan · from $7.50/mo
Inoreader
RSS reader with rules, filters and keyword monitoring
- Inoreader starts at $7.50 per month, billed annually (Pro). Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite).
- Inoreader has a free plan. Readwise does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Readwise lists macOS and Windows apps.
Suits: Heavy RSS users who want rules and filters to thin out their feeds
- 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). Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite).
- Cubox has a free plan. Readwise does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Readwise lists a Windows app.
- Cubox also covers web clipper and bookmarks.
- Readwise also covers rSS reader.
Suits: Readers who save articles, newsletters and web pages to annotate later
- Free plan · from $40/yr
Diigo
Bookmarking with highlights and sticky notes on web pages and PDFs
- Diigo starts at $40 per year (Standard). Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite).
- Diigo has a free plan. Readwise does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Readwise lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- Diigo also covers research and bookmarks.
- Readwise also covers read later and rSS reader.
Suits: Students and researchers who annotate web pages and PDFs
- Free plan · from $4.17/mo
Folo
Open-source RSS reader with AI summaries and translation
- Folo starts at $4.17 per month, billed yearly at $49.99 ($4.99 billed monthly). Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite).
- Folo has a free plan. Readwise does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Folo lists a Linux app.
- Only Readwise lists a browser extension.
- Folo is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Readers who want AI summaries and translation inside their feed reader
- 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. Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite).
- 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: iPhone, iPad and Mac users who want a read-later app bought once
- 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). Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite).
- wallabag has a free plan. Readwise does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Readwise lists macOS and Windows apps.
- wallabag is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Readwise also covers rSS reader.
Suits: People who want a read-later archive on a server they control
- Free plan · from $75/yr
Sublime
Personal library for saved links, highlights and ideas
- Sublime starts at $75 per year. Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite).
- Sublime has a free plan. Readwise does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Readwise lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- Sublime also covers AI search, notes, whiteboard, web clipper and bookmarks.
- Readwise also covers read later and rSS reader.
Suits: Writers and designers collecting references across many media types
Limits worth knowing in Readwise
- There is no free plan: a paid subscription is needed once the 30-day trial ends.
- Readwise Lite leaves out tags and notes, exports to note-taking apps, and the Reader app.
- Reader is not sold on its own; it comes with the full Readwise plan at $9.99 per month billed annually.
- Desktop apps are listed for Mac and Windows only, with no Linux app mentioned.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Readwise?
The alternatives to Readwise in this directory are Matter, Instapaper, Glasp, Raindrop.io, Inoreader, Cubox, Diigo, Folo, GoodLinks, wallabag and Sublime. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Readwise.
Is there a free alternative to Readwise?
Yes. Matter, Instapaper, Glasp, Raindrop.io, Inoreader, Cubox, Diigo, Folo, wallabag and Sublime have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Readwise alternatives work on Linux?
The Readwise listing does not include a Linux app. Folo lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Readwise?
Folo and wallabag 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 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.