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ConvertKit vs Readwise Reader
The short version
- Each has a real cost: ConvertKit the free Newsletter plan allows only one basic visual automation, so sequences beyond a single flow require paying; Readwise Reader there is no free tier, only a 30 day trial
- They diverge on capability: ConvertKit covers Email marketing, Readwise Reader covers Read-it-later.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ConvertKit and Readwise Reader actually diverge.
| Attribute | ConvertKit | Readwise Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web | Ios, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2013 | 2017 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (News).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in ConvertKit
- Email marketing
- Landing pages
- Subscriber tagging
- Automation workflows
- Digital product sales
- Broadcast emails
- Subscriber segments
- Email templates
Only in Readwise Reader
- Read-it-later
- RSS aggregation
- Newsletter inbox
- PDF support
- Highlighting
- Notion
- Obsidian
- Roam Research
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
ConvertKit
- Sending newsletters and email sequences to an audiencenot Readwise Reader
- Selling paid subscriptions and digital products to a mailing listnot Readwise Reader
Readwise Reader
- Reading and note-takingnot ConvertKit
- Highlight managementnot ConvertKit
- Learning and studynot ConvertKit
- Content curationnot ConvertKit
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
ConvertKit
- The free Newsletter plan allows only one basic visual automation, so sequences beyond a single flow require paying
- The free plan is a single user, and the Creator plan at $33 a month allows two
- Subscriber signals, engagement analytics and paid recommendations are Pro only, at $66 a month
- A/B testing is capped at 2 subject lines below Pro, which allows 5
- Paid pricing is banded by subscriber count, so the published figures apply only at the smallest band
Readwise Reader
- There is no free tier, only a 30 day trial
- Reader is bundled into the full plan rather than sold separately, so it cannot be had at the cheaper Lite price
- The Lite plan at $5.59 a month billed annually is daily email review only, without the web app or tagging
- Paying monthly rather than annually raises the full plan from $9.99 to $12.99
Pricing, plan by plan
ConvertKit
Free- FreeFree
- Up to 10,000 subscribers
- Unlimited landing pages and forms
- Unlimited email broadcasts
- Creator$33/month
- Up to 1,000 subscribers
- Unlimited visual automations
- Email sequences
- Pro$66/month
- Up to 1,000 subscribers
- Everything in Creator plan
- Subscriber engagement scoring
Readwise Reader
Free- Free TrialFree
- 30 days free
- No credit card required
- Readwise Annual$9.99/month
- Full Readwise and Reader access
- Billed annually
- Includes unified reading platform
- Readwise Monthly$12.99/month
- Full Readwise and Reader access
- Billed monthly
- Includes unified reading platform
Which should you pick?
Choose ConvertKit if
- You need email marketing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want landing pages.
Choose Readwise Reader if
- You need read-it-later.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want rss aggregation.
Questions people ask
- Is ConvertKit or Readwise Reader better?
- Neither clearly leads. ConvertKit starts at Free and Readwise Reader at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ConvertKit or Readwise Reader?
- ConvertKit starts at Free and Readwise Reader at Free.
- Does ConvertKit or Readwise Reader run on more platforms?
- ConvertKit runs on Web. Readwise Reader runs on Ios, Android, Web.
- Can I use ConvertKit for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is ConvertKit best used for?
- ConvertKit is most often used for sending newsletters and email sequences to an audience, selling paid subscriptions and digital products to a mailing list. Of those, sending newsletters and email sequences to an audience and selling paid subscriptions and digital products to a mailing list are not what Readwise Reader is typically brought in for.
- What can ConvertKit do that Readwise Reader cannot?
- ConvertKit covers Email marketing, Landing pages, Subscriber tagging, Automation workflows. Readwise Reader covers Read-it-later, RSS aggregation, Newsletter inbox, PDF support. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
ConvertKit: How much does ConvertKit cost?
ConvertKit offers a free tier and two paid plans: Creator at $33/month (annual $390/year saving $78) and Pro at $66/month (annual $790/year saving $158). All plans include unlimited landing pages, email broadcasts, and audience management features.
SourceReadwise Reader: How much does Readwise Reader cost?
Readwise (including Reader) costs $9.99 per month when billed annually or $12.99 per month when billed monthly USD. Readers can access articles, PDFs, newsletters, RSS feeds, and YouTube videos across web and mobile.
SourceConvertKit: What does the free ConvertKit plan include?
The free plan supports up to 10,000 subscribers with unlimited landing pages, forms, email broadcasts, audience tagging, and digital product sales. No credit card required to start.
SourceReadwise Reader: Is there a free trial for Readwise Reader?
Yes, Readwise offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required. Some users who let their trials expire may qualify for an additional extended trial.
SourceConvertKit: What are the subscriber limits on ConvertKit plans?
The free plan supports up to 10,000 subscribers. Both Creator and Pro paid tiers support up to 1,000 subscribers. This creates a subscriber limit decrease when upgrading from free to paid plans.
SourceReadwise Reader: How much can students save on Readwise?
Readwise offers 50% discounts to verified students, educators, non-profits, military, first responders, and individuals in countries where US pricing is unaffordable. Interested users should contact [email protected] to request eligibility.
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