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Inoreader vs Readwise Reader

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Inoreader

Software

The content reader for power users

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Readwise Reader logo

Readwise Reader

Software

The read-it-later app for power readers

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Inoreader has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Inoreader free plan limited to 150 RSS feeds and 20 web feeds; Readwise Reader there is no free tier, only a 30 day trial
  • They diverge on capability: Inoreader covers RSS/Atom feeds, Readwise Reader covers Read-it-later.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Inoreader and Readwise Reader actually diverge.

Attributes where Inoreader and Readwise Reader differ
AttributeInoreaderReadwise Reader
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidIos, Android, Web
Founded20132017

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Inoreader

  • RSS/Atom feeds
  • Newsletter subscriptions
  • Advanced rules engine
  • Active search
  • Content translation
  • Zapier
  • IFTTT
  • Pocket

Only in Readwise Reader

  • Read-it-later
  • RSS aggregation
  • Newsletter inbox
  • PDF support
  • Highlighting
  • Notion
  • Obsidian
  • Roam Research

Both cover

  • Evernote
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Inoreader

  • RSS feed aggregation and monitoringnot Readwise Reader
  • Social media monitoring across multiple platformsnot Readwise Reader
  • AI-powered content summarisation and article analysisnot Readwise Reader

Readwise Reader

  • Saving and reading articles, PDFs and newsletters in one placenot Inoreader
  • Reviewing highlights from books and articles over timenot Inoreader

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Inoreader

  • Free plan limited to 150 RSS feeds and 20 web feeds
  • Free plan lacks advanced features like filters, rules, and social media monitoring
  • Text-to-speech limited to 5 articles per day on Pro plan
  • Article translation limited to 10 articles per day on Pro plan

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

Inoreader

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Inoreader review.

Readwise Reader

On request
  • Reader Lite$8.99/month
    • Unlimited articles
    • Highlighting
    • RSS feeds
  • Full$12.99/month
    • Everything in Lite
    • Readwise integration
    • Spaced repetition

Which should you pick?

Choose Inoreader if

  • You need rss/atom feeds.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want newsletter subscriptions.
Inoreader review

Choose Readwise Reader if

  • You need read-it-later.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want rss aggregation.
Readwise Reader review

Questions people ask

Is Inoreader or Readwise Reader better?
Neither clearly leads. Inoreader starts at Free and Readwise Reader at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Inoreader or Readwise Reader?
Inoreader has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Inoreader and On request for Readwise Reader.
Does Inoreader or Readwise Reader run on more platforms?
Inoreader runs on Web, iOS, Android. Readwise Reader runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Inoreader for free?
Yes. Inoreader has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Readwise Reader starts at On request.
What is Inoreader best used for?
Inoreader is most often used for rss feed aggregation and monitoring, social media monitoring across multiple platforms, ai-powered content summarisation and article analysis. Of those, rss feed aggregation and monitoring and social media monitoring across multiple platforms are not what Readwise Reader is typically brought in for.
What can Inoreader do that Readwise Reader cannot?
Inoreader covers RSS/Atom feeds, Newsletter subscriptions, Advanced rules engine, Active search. Readwise Reader covers Read-it-later, RSS aggregation, Newsletter inbox, PDF support. Both handle Evernote, Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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