Matter
by Matter
What Matter is
Matter is a read-later app for collecting articles, threads, PDFs, YouTube videos, and podcast episodes. It is available on iPhone, iPad, and the web, and saved content can be read offline by default. Users can save content with mobile and web extensions, organize it with unlimited tags on the free plan, and search across the full text of their library. Newsletters can be connected through Gmail or a unique Matter email address. Matter turns YouTube and podcast episodes into transcripts synchronized with playback. Readers can highlight and export highlights, send articles to Kindle, and sync highlights to services such as Notion, Obsidian, Roam, and Readwise. The free plan includes an unlimited read-later library. Premium adds HD text-to-speech, highlighting, note-taking, integrations, personalization, and AI Co-Reader. Premium is listed at $8 a month or $60 a year. Monthly and annual subscriptions renew automatically unless disabled at least 24 hours before the period ends.
Who it suits
Matter suits readers who want to save and search articles, newsletters, PDFs, and audio or video content in one library. It also fits readers who want offline access or to send highlights to other services or Kindle.
What it does well
- Free plan includes an unlimited library
- Unlimited tags and full-text search on free plan
- Offline reading is available by default
- Highlights can sync to several services
What to know first
- Premium costs $8 a month or $60 a year
- Subscriptions renew automatically unless disabled in time
- Available platforms listed are iPhone, iPad, and web
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Unlimited library | On request |
| Matter Premium | Monthly subscription · HD text-to-speech · AI Co-Reader · Unlimited highlighting and note-taking · Integrations · Send to Kindle | On request |
| Matter Premium Annual | $60/year | $60 a year |
| Matter Premium Monthly | $8/month | $8 a month |
As getmatter.com lists them, read 27 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open https://www.getmatter.com/.
- Use Matter on the web or on iPhone or iPad.
- Save content with the mobile or web extensions.
- Connect newsletters through Gmail or a unique Matter email address.
- Start with the free plan or choose Matter Premium at $8 a month or $60 a year.
Verdict
Matter combines a broad read-later library with offline reading, transcripts, and ways to export or sync highlights. The free plan includes an unlimited library, while Premium adds features at the listed monthly or annual price.
Questions
Is Matter free?
Yes. The free plan includes an unlimited read-later library, unlimited tags, and full-text search.
What does Matter Premium cost?
The listed options are $8 a month or $60 a year.
Which platforms does Matter support?
Matter is available for iPhone, iPad, and web.
Can Matter be used offline?
Yes. The app is available offline by default.
What content can I save?
Matter supports articles, threads, PDFs, YouTube videos, and podcast episodes.
Which services can receive Matter highlights?
Highlights can sync to Notion, Obsidian, Roam, Readwise, and other services.
Facts from Matter's own pages
- Audio transcription
- Matter transcribes YouTube and podcast episodes into time-synced text. · getmatter.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Auto renewal
- Monthly and annual subscriptions automatically renew unless disabled at least 24 hours before the period ends. · apps.apple.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Browser extension
- Yes · getmatter.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Company background
- Matter was built by a small team of avid readers. · getmatter.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Content types
- Users can save articles, threads, PDFs, YouTube videos, and podcast episodes. · getmatter.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Design recognition
- Matter has received three Apple App of the Day honors. · getmatter.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Free library
- The free plan includes an unlimited read-later library. · getmatter.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · getmatter.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Free saving
- Free users can save all types of content with mobile and web extensions. · getmatter.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Free search
- The free service includes full-text search. · apps.apple.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Free tags
- The free plan includes unlimited tags. · getmatter.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Full-text search
- Yes · getmatter.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California, United States · getmatter.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Highlight export
- Yes · getmatter.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Highlighting
- Yes · getmatter.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- Highlights can sync to Notion, Obsidian, Roam, Readwise, and other services. · apps.apple.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Kindle support
- Matter can send articles to Kindle in two taps. · apps.apple.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Mobile apps
- Yes · getmatter.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Newsletter support
- Newsletters can be connected through Gmail or a unique Matter email address. · getmatter.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Offline access
- Yes · getmatter.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Offline reading
- The app is available offline by default. · apps.apple.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Premium features
- Premium includes HD text-to-speech, highlighting, note-taking, integrations, and personalization. · getmatter.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Pricing model
- Matter charges directly rather than using ads. · getmatter.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- Matter is available for iPhone, iPad, and web. · getmatter.com, 27 Sept 2026
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