Readwise
Highlight library with a daily review and a read-later app
What is Readwise?
Readwise gathers highlights from Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, Instapaper and other reading sources into one searchable library, then resurfaces them in a Daily Review sent by email and shown in its apps. The full plan adds tags, notes and exports to note-taking apps, and it includes Reader, a read-later app for articles, RSS feeds, newsletters, PDFs, EPUBs and YouTube transcripts.
Readwise is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite). See every plan
Good for
- Kindle and ebook readers who want to see their highlights again
- People who send reading notes to Notion, Obsidian or a similar app
- Readers who want articles, RSS, newsletters and PDFs in one app
Worth knowing
- 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.
Key features
- Daily Review
- A daily selection of past highlights, delivered by email and in the app and timed with spaced repetition so older passages come back around.
- Highlight import
- Syncs highlights from Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, Instapaper and other listed sources, and captures passages from paper books by photographing the page.
- Export to note-taking apps
- Sends highlights to Notion, Obsidian, Evernote, Roam, Logseq and other listed apps, or to Markdown and CSV. Exports are part of the full plan.
- Reader
- A read-later app for web articles, RSS feeds, email newsletters, PDFs, EPUBs, YouTube transcripts and X threads, with highlighting, full-text search and text to speech.
- Ghostreader and chat with highlights
- Ghostreader answers questions about a document, defines terms and simplifies passages. Chat answers show the highlights they were drawn from.
- MCP server, CLI and API
- An MCP server connects Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another MCP-compatible assistant to the library, alongside a command-line tool and an API.
Readwise pricing
- Starts at
- $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite)
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- 30-day free trial of Readwise and Reader, no credit card required
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Readwise Lite | $5.59per month, billed annually ($67.08), or $6.99 billed monthly | Daily Review by email and app, a searchable highlight library, and syncing of new highlights from all sources. |
| Readwise | $9.99per month, billed annually ($119.88), or $12.99 billed monthly | The full plan: everything in Lite, plus tags and notes, exports to Notion, Obsidian and other note apps, and the Reader app. |
Read from readwise.io on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Readwise before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountSave 21% to 24% with yearly billing
The pricing page shows a 21% saving on Readwise Lite ($5.59 instead of $6.99 a month) and 24% on the full plan ($9.99 instead of $12.99) when billed yearly.
Stated on readwise.io - Education50% off for students and academics
Students and other members of academia get 50% off by emailing Readwise before subscribing, then subscribing through the Readwise website.
Stated on readwise.io - Nonprofit50% off for nonprofits
The Reader page lists the same 50% discount for nonprofits, educators, military and first responders, requested by email.
Stated on readwise.io
How people rate the Readwise app
4.8
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
1,513 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 5, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
Works with
- Kindle
- Apple Books
- Kobo
- Instapaper
- Notion
- Obsidian
- Evernote
- Logseq
Readwise alternatives
- Readwise vs Matter
Free plan · from $7.99/mo
- Readwise vs Instapaper
Free plan · from $5.99/mo
- Readwise vs Glasp
Free plan · from $12.50/mo
- Readwise vs Raindrop.io
Free plan · from $28/yr
- Readwise vs Inoreader
Free plan · from $7.50/mo
Common questions
Is Readwise free?
No, Readwise is a paid product, but you can try it first. 30-day free trial of Readwise and Reader, no credit card required.
How much does Readwise cost?
Readwise lists 2 plans. Readwise Lite: $5.59 per month, billed annually ($67.08), or $6.99 billed monthly. Readwise: $9.99 per month, billed annually ($119.88), or $12.99 billed monthly. Prices were read from readwise.io on Oct 5, 2026.
What platforms does Readwise work on?
Readwise is available on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android. It also has a browser extension.
Does Readwise offer any discounts?
Readwise publicly lists the following: Save 21% to 24% with yearly billing; 50% off for students and academics; 50% off for nonprofits.
How is Readwise rated?
Readwise's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1,513 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 5, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Does Readwise have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Readwise is listed for Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.
Is Readwise open source?
Readwise is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.
Does Readwise work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
Does Readwise have an API?
Yes. Readwise offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does Readwise integrate with?
Readwise's listing names Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, Instapaper, Notion, Obsidian, Evernote and Logseq. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does Readwise have a student discount?
50% off for students and academics. Students and other members of academia get 50% off by emailing Readwise before subscribing, then subscribing through the Readwise website.
Who makes Readwise?
Readwise is made by Readwise, Inc. It dates from 2017.
What are the alternatives to Readwise?
The closest alternatives to Readwise in our directory are Matter, Instapaper, Glasp, Raindrop.io and Inoreader. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Readwise.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.