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Readwise ReaderReadeck App
Paid

Paid subscription.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPLv3.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension Android
  • Handles many content types in one inbox, not just web articles
  • Deep highlighting and search tools for power readers
  • Native Android reading for a self-hosted Readeck library
  • Actively maintained open source client
  • Paid subscription required
  • Most valuable when paired with the separate Readwise highlights product
  • Requires a Readeck server and account
  • Feature set is still growing beyond listing and reading bookmarks
Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0-only
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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