Linkpack vs PaperSpan

Linkpack is a tool for saving, reading, organizing, and sharing links. Links can be captured through the iOS app, Chrome or Firefox extensions, or by dragging and dropping them into the filesystem. Linkpack says saved links stay synchronized between the app and the user’s Dropbox folder. Users can group links into Linkpacks and track reading progress, while narration supports hands-free reading. Each Linkpack can receive a unique URL for sharing or embedding in a blog. The service lists Free and Linkpack PRO plans, but no plan prices are provided. It is available through extensions and iOS. Linkpack was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Thessaloniki, Greece. Its terms limit use to people aged 18 or older. The privacy policy says personal information is not transferred, sold, or rented to third parties for marketing. Sharing a Dropbox folder involves collecting file internet addresses, creation dates, the user’s full name, and OAuth credentials used to download the folder’s files.

PaperSpan is a reading service for saving articles and returning to them on iPhone, iPad, Android, the web, Chrome, and Firefox. Browser extensions and a bookmarklet save articles, while offline access lets readers read, listen to, and manage them; changes sync when a connection returns. Readers can highlight passages for later review, listen to articles read aloud, or send articles to a Kindle device or app. Multiple articles can be sent together as a crafted book. The free plan is available on mobile and web. Premium adds full-text, author, notes, and other advanced search options, uninterrupted listening playlists, and reading insights covering read rate, peak reading time, categories, and popular sites. PaperSpan says it has no ads or tracking. Premium costs $8.99 per year through an auto-renewing subscription, with price variation possible by location. It renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and cannot be canceled during an active period.