Side by side
Readeck vs Readwise Reader
Both stand on read-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 AndroidAPIExtension+4
Choose Readeck if you want an open-source, self-hosted reading library with search, highlights, and e-book export. Look elsewhere if your reading depends on pages that block the server, require JavaScript rendering, or defeat the extractor.
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Readwise Reader combines broad content intake, annotation, search, offline use, and highlight export in one reading app. Check the subscription tier carefully because Lite does not list Reader access.
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| Readeck | Readwise Reader | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Readwise Lite: $5.59 a month |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Readwise Reader |
| Website | readeck.org | readwise.io |
| On read-later apps | #17 of 28 | #21 of 28 |
Readeck: what it does well
- Saves articles, pictures, and videos for later reading.
- Organizes bookmarks with labels, favorites, archives, and saved searches.
- Includes highlights and full-text search.
- Exports articles and collections as EPUB.
- OPDS access works with compatible e-readers.
What to know first
- Saving can fail on paywalled or JavaScript-dependent pages.
- Blocked servers or extraction failures can prevent saving.
- Public bookmark links expire after 24 hours.
Readwise Reader: what it does well
- Handles many reading formats
- Offline reading and search
- Ghostreader explains complex language
- Exports to major note apps
- Public API available
What to know first
- No free plan
- Full access requires a paid subscription
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