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Instapaper vs Readeck: catalog facts
Instapaper	Readeck
Freemium Free to start; check the site for current paid options.	Free No paid tier is mentioned; you run it on your own server.
Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension	Web, Self-hosted, Browser extension
Saves articles to read later instead of keeping tabs open Reading on iOS, Android, computer and eReaders	Highlights, labels, favorites and full-text search across saved content Saves video transcripts as readable, searchable text
Hosted service, so your reading list lives on its servers Does not follow RSS feeds on its own	You need to host and maintain the server yourself Transcripts are only saved when the video provides one
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service, Browser extension	Self-hosted, Browser extension
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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