Free, open-source alternatives to Readwise Reader
Read-it-later and highlighting app. 3 apps you can run yourself instead of Readwise Reader, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
ReadeckBest match
Save the precious readable content of web pages you like and want to keep forever. See it as a bookmark manager and a read later tool.
Wallabag
Wallabag, formerly Poche, is a web application allowing you to save articles to read them later with improved readability.
Karakeep
Bookmark-everything app with a touch of AI for the data hoarders out there.
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Why replace Readwise Reader?
Readwise Reader works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to Readwise Reader?
Readeck is the closest open-source replacement for Readwise Reader in our list. Wallabag and Karakeep are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Readwise Reader?
Yes. All 3 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.