What is Readwise Reader?
Readwise Reader is a read-it-later app built for people who read a lot. It collects articles, RSS feeds, newsletters, PDFs, EPUBs, YouTube transcripts and Twitter threads in one place, so you do not have to juggle several reading apps. It is designed as a distraction-free reader with strong annotation tools: you can highlight text, images, tables and rich text on any device, and highlight web pages through a browser extension.
The app adds AI and search features on top of reading. Ghostreader is a GPT-based assistant that answers questions about a document, defines terms and simplifies complex language. Full-text search works instantly, even offline, and text-to-speech can narrate any document. Reader is fully integrated with the original Readwise app, so your highlights resurface in the Daily Review and can sync to tools such as Notion, Obsidian and Evernote.
Key features
- Save articles, RSS feeds, newsletters, PDFs, EPUBs and YouTube transcripts in one reader
- Highlight and annotate text, images and tables on any device
- Ghostreader AI assistant for questions, definitions and simplified text
- Blazingly fast full-text search, including offline
- Text-to-speech narration of documents
- Daily Review with spaced repetition and sync to Notion, Obsidian and Evernote
Who is it for
- Power readers and researchers
- Students and academics
- Professionals who read and write daily
- Founders and knowledge workers
How to get started with Readwise Reader
- Create an account and start the 30-day Readwise Reader trial
- Install the Chrome extension or the app on your device
- Save your first article with one click from the browser
- You read many articles, newsletters and RSS feeds in one place
- You work with PDF and EPUB files and want them alongside web content
- You care about highlighting, annotating and full-text search, including offline
- You need a free plan indefinitely, and the pricing lists no free Reader plan
- You need a Polish-language interface, which the app does not offer
Pros and cons
- Replaces several reading apps with one workflow
- Highlighting treated as a core feature, with spaced repetition review
- Full features require the paid Readwise plan
Readwise Reader pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Readwise Lite | 5.59 USD / month | billed annually; Daily Review, highlight sync and export, no Reader app |
| Readwise Full (incl. Reader) | 9.99 USD / month | billed annually; full web app, tagging, notes, Reader app, early access to features; monthly billing 12.99 USD |
Prices copied from Readwise Reader pricing, checked October 12, 2026. Currency as shown by the vendor; taxes may apply.
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Is Readwise Reader free?
There is a free trial. 30-day free trial of Readwise. The page says Reader is available to start for free.
Readwise Reader alternatives
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Recall | 10 USD/mo | yes | Productivity & notes |
 Granola | 14 USD/mo | yes | Productivity & notes |
 Slashspace | 89 USD/yr | trial | Productivity & notes |
 Notion | 9.50 EUR/mo | trial | Productivity & notes |
 UnSoloMind | 9 USD/mo | trial | Productivity & notes |
| OOpen Notebook | not listed | ? | Productivity & notes |
All alternatives to Readwise Reader →
FAQ
What is Readwise Reader used for?
Read-it-later app with advanced highlighting, RSS, PDF and newsletter support, for people who read a lot and want to remember it.
Is Readwise Reader free?
There is a free trial. 30-day free trial of Readwise. The page says Reader is available to start for free.
How much does Readwise Reader cost?
The cheapest paid plan is 5.59 USD/mo (vendor pricing, October 12, 2026).
What are the best Readwise Reader alternatives?
Closest alternatives: Recall, Granola, Slashspace, Notion, UnSoloMind.
Data checked October 12, 2026 on the vendor website (readwise.io).