Readwise Reader only
The Readwise Reader only plan costs $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88), or $8.99 billed monthly.
What the plan includes
The Reader app for articles, PDFs, EPUBs, newsletters, RSS and videos, with highlighting, text-to-speech and Ghostreader, without Highlights.
As stated on readwise.ioThe plans either side of it
- Highlights only$7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88), or $8.99 billed monthlyone below
Everything for highlights, including tags and notes, exports, Ghostreader chat over the library, OCR and flashcards, without the Reader app.
- Full Readwise$9.99 per month, billed annually ($119.88), or $12.99 billed monthlyone above
The full plan: everything in Lite, plus tags and notes, exports to Notion, Obsidian and other note apps, and the Reader app.
What else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| Feeder | $7.99 a month | Yes |
| Inoreader | $7.50 a month | Yes |
| Daily.dev | $7.50 a month | Yes |
| Wakelet | $7.50 a month | Yes |
| Workona | $7 a month | Yes |
| Feedly | $6.99 a month | Yes |
Each tool’s own starting price, within a quarter of what this plan costs. A starting price is not the same plan, so read what each one includes before weighing them against each other.
Readwise Reader only questions
How much is the Readwise Reader only plan?
The Readwise Reader only plan costs $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88), or $8.99 billed monthly. The Reader app for articles, PDFs, EPUBs, newsletters, RSS and videos, with highlighting, text-to-speech and Ghostreader, without Highlights.
What is the difference between Readwise Highlights only and Reader only?
Highlights only costs $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88), or $8.99 billed monthly and gives you everything for highlights, including tags and notes, exports, Ghostreader chat over the library, OCR and flashcards, without the Reader app. Reader only costs $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88), or $8.99 billed monthly and gives you the Reader app for articles, PDFs, EPUBs, newsletters, RSS and videos, with highlighting, text-to-speech and Ghostreader, without Highlights.
Is it worth moving from Reader only to Full Readwise?
That depends on what you need. Full Readwise costs $9.99 per month, billed annually ($119.88), or $12.99 billed monthly and adds the full plan: everything in Lite, plus tags and notes, exports to Notion, Obsidian and other note apps, and the Reader app. The listing is what each plan states; neither plan is graded on its own.
Does Readwise have a free plan or a trial?
There is no free plan, but there is a 30-day free trial of Readwise and Reader, no credit card required.
When was this checked?
Nov 9, 2026, against https://readwise.io/pricing. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.