Side by side
Flash-Read vs LumaRead
Both stand on speed reading apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Flash-Read combines RSVP pacing with text imports, a story library, and progress tools in a browser-based app. Its free story access is limited for guests, while broader plans are paid.
Visit Flash-Read Free plan Web
LumaRead pairs RSVP reading with uploads, a speed test and multiple pacing limits across its plans. Consider the daily and library caps, and note that login, syncing and session statistics require a connection.
Visit LumaReadThe facts
| Flash-Read | LumaRead | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $4.49 a month | Yearly: $39.99 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | flash-read.com | lumaread.app |
| On speed reading apps | #10 of 27 | #14 of 27 |
Flash-Read: what it does well
- Works on any device with a web browser.
- Accepts pasted text and .txt or .epub uploads.
- Speed ramping reaches 2,000 WPM.
- All plans include dark mode and keyboard shortcuts.
- Free plan requires no credit card.
What to know first
- Guests get only three free stories.
- Paid plans start at $4.49 a month.
- No third-party integrations are named.
LumaRead: what it does well
- Accepts PDF and DOCX uploads
- Free reading speed test
- Punctuation-aware pacing with adjustable speed
- Free plan saves reading progress
What to know first
- Free plan limited to 1,500 words per day
- Free plan permits one library book
- Login and library sync require a connection
- Session statistics require a connection
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