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KeepR vs Quick Reads
Both stand on read-it-later apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan MacWindows
Choose KeepR if you want a free, local receipt library with offline OCR, search, and export options for Windows or macOS. Its pre-release status and unfinished reporting and accounting features make it a weaker fit if you need those capabilities or want to rely on it as your only records copy.
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Quick Reads covers article saving, organization, search, and offline reading, with listening time added on Pro. Compare the monthly and yearly Pro terms if text-to-speech is important to your reading routine.
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| KeepR | Quick Reads | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Web, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Basic: $3.99 a month |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | quickreads.app |
| On read-it-later apps | #20 of 28 | #24 of 28 |
KeepR: what it does well
- Stores the library locally in SQLite and an image folder.
- Runs OCR offline with bundled Tesseract.
- Searches OCR text and structured fields.
- Exports CSV, Excel, and searchable PDF.
- Supports eSCL/AirScan scanners and watched-folder imports.
What to know first
- Pre-release v0.1.0, with unsigned Windows and macOS builds.
- Linux is untested.
- Virtual printer, reporting suite, and accounting bridges are not built.
- The maker advises keeping another copy of the library.
Quick Reads: what it does well
- Unlimited saved articles and highlights on Basic
- Full-text search and offline access
- Includes tags and automatic tagging rules
- Readers can export highlights
- Available on web and iOS
What to know first
- No free plan
- Basic does not list text-to-speech
- Pro plans include three hours of text-to-speech per month
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