Readwise Reader

Readwise Reader

A read-it-later app for articles, PDFs, ebooks and feeds, with highlights that sync.

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PriceAbout $10/month billed yearly, or $13/month

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Our verdict

Best for heavy readers and students who highlight a lot. There is no free plan, so it only pays off if you read every day.

Good

Articles, PDFs, EPUBs, RSS and more in one place
Highlights sync with Readwise
Text-to-speech and AI help

Not so good

No free plan
No Linux app

Best for

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