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