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Readwise Reader vs Readeck: catalog facts
Readwise Reader	Readeck
Paid Paid subscription.	Free No paid tier is mentioned; you run it on your own server.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension	Web, Self-hosted, Browser extension
Handles many content types in one inbox, not just web articles Deep highlighting and search tools for power readers	Highlights, labels, favorites and full-text search across saved content Saves video transcripts as readable, searchable text
Paid subscription required Most valuable when paired with the separate Readwise highlights product	You need to host and maintain the server yourself Transcripts are only saved when the video provides one
Downloadable app, Web application, 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 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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