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Freemium

Free and open source to self-host. A hosted account is paid.

 Freemium

Free to start; check the site for current paid options.

Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted, Browser extension Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension
  • Keeps a permanent readable copy, so link rot does not lose the article
  • Exports to EPUB and PDF and publishes your saved items as RSS
  • Saves articles to read later instead of keeping tabs open
  • Reading on iOS, Android, computer and eReaders
  • Article extraction fails on some sites and needs site configuration files
  • Self-hosting requires PHP and a database, or a paid hosted account
  • Hosted service, so your reading list lives on its servers
  • Does not follow RSS feeds on its own
Self-hosted, Web application, Browser extension Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service, Browser extension
Open source Closed source
License: MIT 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

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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