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The best Readwise Reader alternatives

A read-it-later app for articles, PDFs, ebooks and feeds, with highlights that sync. If it is not working for you, here are 3 apps that do the same job, closest match first.

Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.

At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
Readwise Reader (the app you have)About $10/month billed yearly, or $13/monthEverywhere-
RemNoteFree planEverywhereyou want a free plan to start
RecallFree planiPhone, Android, Webyou want a free plan to start
DEVONthinkStandard $99Appleyou would rather pay once
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RemNote

Free plan; Pro about $8/month
RemNote screenshot 1

Notes that turn into flashcards, with spaced repetition to help you revise.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start and you need it on Linux.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
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Recall

Free plan; Plus about $10/month billed yearly
Recall screenshot 1

Saves articles, videos and podcasts, then summarises them with AI so you remember.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start.

Free planiPhoneAndroidWeb
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DEVONthink

Standard $99; Pro $199; Server $499. One-time licences with 1 year of updates

Mac document and knowledge manager that stores files in local databases with AI classification, OCR, search and automation.

Pick it if you would rather pay once, privacy matters most to you and you use Apple devices.

Pay onceMaciPhone

We matched these apps to Readwise Reader by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.

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