Readwise Reader alternatives
12 tools that can replace Readwise Reader for at least part of the work, closest first. Each row names the reason it made the list.
Readwise Reader: Reader app for articles, PDFs and newsletters with highlights and AI summaries. Paid plans on request.
| Tool | Why it fits | Entry price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| NotebookLM | 3 shared tasks, same category, free plan | $14/mo | Readwise Reader vs NotebookLM |
| Humata | 2 shared tasks, same category, free plan | $1.99/mo | Readwise Reader vs Humata |
| Claude | 2 shared tasks, free plan | $20/mo | Readwise Reader vs Claude |
| Gemini in Google Drive | 1 shared task, same category | $14/mo | Readwise Reader vs Gemini in Google Drive |
| Perplexity | 1 shared task, same category, free plan | $20/mo | Readwise Reader vs Perplexity |
| ChatPDF | 1 shared task, same category, free plan | $19.99/mo | Readwise Reader vs ChatPDF |
| Mem | 1 shared task, same category, free plan | Free | Readwise Reader vs Mem |
| Elicit | 1 shared task, same category, free plan | $12/mo | Readwise Reader vs Elicit |
| ChatGPT | 1 shared task, free plan | $20/mo | |
| Google AI Studio | 1 shared task, free plan | Free | |
| Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant | 1 shared task | $4.99/mo | |
| Mistral Le Chat | 1 shared task, free plan | $14.99/mo |
NotebookLM
Answers only from your own documents, with citations to the exact paragraph and nothing invented from the web. Paid plans from $14/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Work through a batch of professional articles and keep the essentials, Summarize changes in legislation for colleagues, Summarize a long PDF
Humata
Questions across hundreds of documents at once, with the source passage highlighted in the answer. Paid plans from $1.99/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Summarize changes in legislation for colleagues, Summarize a long PDF
Claude
Assistant for long documents, contracts and careful writing, with a Project for each matter. Paid plans from $20/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Summarize changes in legislation for colleagues, Summarize a long PDF
Gemini in Google Drive
Search and summaries across Google Drive files with plain-language questions. Paid plans from $14/mo.
Tasks both handle: Summarize a long PDF
Perplexity
Answer engine with a citation for every claim, for counterparty checks and market reviews. Paid plans from $20/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Summarize changes in legislation for colleagues
Readwise Reader · Readwise Reader pricing
AI tools weekly for your role
One email a week: new tools, price changes and one tested prompt for your job. Free, unsubscribe in one click.