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Just Read vs Reader Mode: catalog facts
Just Read	Reader Mode
Freemium A free version is available. Premium features require a paid plan.	Freemium Free with a paid tier for additional features.
Browser extension	Browser extension
Far more typographic control than built-in reader modes Saved themes apply automatically to future articles	Adds text-to-speech and reading rulers beyond basic reader views Works across web pages and PDFs from one extension
Some features and sync require a paid plan Extraction fails on unusually structured pages	Browser extension only, with no standalone app Some advanced features are gated behind the paid tier
Browser extension	Browser extension
Closed source	Closed 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 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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