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

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