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Prezly vs Readwise Reader

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Prezly

News

All-in-one PR software for modern newsrooms

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Readwise Reader logo

Readwise Reader

News

The read-it-later app for power readers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Prezly the Essential plan at 100 euros a month covers one site, one user and 5,000 contacts, and carries Prezly branding; Readwise Reader there is no free tier, only a 30 day trial
  • They diverge on capability: Prezly covers Online newsrooms, Readwise Reader covers Read-it-later.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Prezly and Readwise Reader differ
AttributePrezlyReadwise Reader
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWebIos, Android, Web
Founded20102017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Prezly

  • Online newsrooms
  • Contact management
  • Email campaigns
  • Coverage tracking
  • Multimedia stories
  • Slack
  • Google Analytics
  • Zapier

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.

Prezly

  • Hosting an online newsroom or press pagenot Readwise Reader
  • Sending press releases to a media contact listnot Readwise Reader
  • Managing journalist contacts and coveragenot Readwise Reader
  • Multilingual newsrooms through the localisation featuresnot Readwise Reader

Readwise Reader

  • Reading and note-takingnot Prezly
  • Highlight managementnot Prezly
  • Learning and studynot Prezly
  • Content curationnot Prezly

Where each one falls short

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

Prezly

  • The Essential plan at 100 euros a month covers one site, one user and 5,000 contacts, and carries Prezly branding
  • Removing the branding and getting white-label sites requires Standard at 250 euros a month
  • Standard still allows only two users
  • The uptime SLA is Enterprise only
  • Advertised prices are the annual rates, with a 20 percent premium for paying monthly

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

Prezly

Free
  • Essential$100/month
    • 1 site, 1 user
    • Up to 5,000 contacts
    • Unlimited stories and campaigns
  • Essential (Monthly Billing)$150/month
    • Same as Essential plan
  • Standard$250/month
    • 1 site, 2 users
    • Up to 10,000 contacts
    • White-label sites
  • Standard (Monthly Billing)$300/month
    • Same as Standard plan

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 Prezly if

  • You need online newsrooms.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want contact management.
Prezly review

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.
Readwise Reader review

Questions people ask

Is Prezly or Readwise Reader better?
Neither clearly leads. Prezly 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, Prezly or Readwise Reader?
Prezly starts at Free and Readwise Reader at Free.
Does Prezly or Readwise Reader run on more platforms?
Prezly runs on Web. Readwise Reader runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Prezly for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Prezly best used for?
Prezly is most often used for hosting an online newsroom or press page, sending press releases to a media contact list, managing journalist contacts and coverage, multilingual newsrooms through the localisation features. Of those, hosting an online newsroom or press page and sending press releases to a media contact list are not what Readwise Reader is typically brought in for.
What can Prezly do that Readwise Reader cannot?
Prezly covers Online newsrooms, Contact management, Email campaigns, Coverage tracking. Readwise Reader covers Read-it-later, RSS aggregation, Newsletter inbox, PDF support. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Prezly: How much does Prezly cost?

Prezly's Essential plan starts at EUR 100/month (billed annually) or EUR 150/month (billed monthly). The Standard plan costs EUR 250/month (annual) or EUR 300/month (monthly). Enterprise pricing is custom and available upon request.

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Readwise 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.

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Prezly: Does Prezly offer a free trial?

Yes, Prezly offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. Customers also save 20% on annual billing.

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Readwise 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.

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Prezly: What is included in Prezly's Standard plan?

The Standard plan includes 1 site with 2 users, up to 10,000 contacts, white-label sites, localization and auto-translations, and ability to send from your own domain.

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Readwise 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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