Readwise pricing
Readwise is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite).
Plans and prices
- 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 for Readwise
- 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 Readwise's price compares
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Readwise | $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite) | No | |
| Matter | $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year on the US App Store; several prices are listed | Yes | Compare |
| Instapaper | $5.99 per month, or $59.99 per year | Yes | Compare |
| Glasp | $12.50 per month, billed yearly at $150 ($15 billed monthly) | Yes | Compare |
| Raindrop.io | $28 per year, or $3 per month | Yes | Compare |
| Inoreader | $7.50 per month, billed annually (Pro) | Yes | Compare |
Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
Readwise pricing 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.
Does Readwise have a free trial?
Yes. 30-day free trial of Readwise and Reader, no credit card required.
Is Readwise cheaper with annual billing?
Save 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.
Does Readwise have a student or education 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.
Does Readwise have a nonprofit discount?
50% off for nonprofits. The Reader page lists the same 50% discount for nonprofits, educators, military and first responders, requested by email.
When were Readwise's prices last checked?
On Oct 5, 2026, against readwise.io. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.