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Readeck vs Readwise Reader: catalog facts
Readeck	Readwise Reader
Free No paid tier is mentioned; you run it on your own server.	Paid Paid subscription.
Web, Self-hosted, Browser extension	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension
Highlights, labels, favorites and full-text search across saved content Saves video transcripts as readable, searchable text	Handles many content types in one inbox, not just web articles Deep highlighting and search tools for power readers
You need to host and maintain the server yourself Transcripts are only saved when the video provides one	Paid subscription required Most valuable when paired with the separate Readwise highlights product
Self-hosted, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Web application, 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 22, 2026

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