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Weava alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Weava alternative is Hypothesis (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Weava compared with 5 alternatives: Hypothesis, Diigo, Glasp, Web Highlights and Readwise.
Weava has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99 per month. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WeavaThis tool | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
| Hypothesis | Free plan | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Diigo | Free plan · from $40/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
| Glasp | Free plan · from $12.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Web Highlights | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Readwise | Free trial · from $5.59/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Weava starts at $3.99 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Glasp and Readwise score higher without starting lower. Diigo starts lower without scoring higher.
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 Weava
Hypothesis
Social annotation for web pages and PDFs, built for courses
- Hypothesis lists no iOS app, which Weava has.
- Hypothesis does not cover web clipper and citations, which Weava does.
Suits: Instructors who want students to discuss a reading in the text itself
Diigo
Bookmarking with highlights and sticky notes on web pages and PDFs
- Diigo starts at $40 per year (Standard).
- Diigo also covers bookmarks.
- Diigo does not cover web clipper and citations, which Weava does.
Suits: Students and researchers who annotate web pages and PDFs
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).
- Glasp also lists an Android app.
- Glasp also covers transcription and read later.
- Glasp does not cover web clipper, research and citations, which Weava does.
Suits: Students and researchers collecting quotes from articles and PDFs
Web Highlights
Highlighter for web pages and PDFs with notes and sync
- Web Highlights also lists an Android app.
- Web Highlights also covers notes, read later and bookmarks.
- Web Highlights does not cover research and citations, which Weava does.
Suits: Students and researchers who mark up articles and PDFs
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 Weava.
- Readwise also lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- Readwise also covers read later and rSS reader.
- Readwise does not cover web clipper, research and citations, which Weava does.
Suits: Kindle and ebook readers who want to see their highlights again
Limits worth knowing in Weava
- The free plan has 100 MB of storage.
- Collaboration, sub-folders, unlimited colors and saving images need Premium.
- The page does not say whether $3.99 is for monthly or yearly billing; it says yearly billing is usually about 20% cheaper.
- The homepage text offers a Chrome extension and an iOS app, and lists no other browser.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Weava?
The alternatives to Weava in this directory are Hypothesis, Diigo, Glasp, Web Highlights and Readwise. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Weava.
Is there a free alternative to Weava?
Yes. Hypothesis, Diigo, Glasp and Web Highlights have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Weava alternatives work on Windows?
The Weava listing does not include a Windows app. Readwise lists one.
Which Weava alternatives work on macOS?
The Weava listing does not include a macOS app. Readwise lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.