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PaperSpan vs Readwise Reader

PaperSpan

paperspan.com

Readwise Reader

readwise.io

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FigurePaperSpanReadwise Reader
Price fromFree$5.59/mo
Free planYes—
Free trial—Yes
Open source——
WebYesYes
Windows—Yes
macOS—Yes
iOSYesYes
AndroidYesYes
API—Yes
Plans published33
Spec score · Read-later apps9.2 (#2)8.7 (#8)
Spec score · Read-It-Later Apps9.0 (#4)8.1 (#16)
Free planYesNo
HeadquartersBangaluru, Karnataka, IndiaUnited States
HighlightingYesReader supports highlighting and annotating text, images, tables, and rich text across devices.
Offline accessYesYes

Plans

PaperSpan

  • FreeFree
  • PremiumPrice not published
  • PaperSpan Premium$8.99 a year

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Readwise Reader

  • Readwise (includes Reader)$9.99 a month
  • Readwise Lite$5.59 a month
  • Readwise Full$12.99 a month

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In their own words

PaperSpan

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.

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Readwise Reader

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