The Readwise Reader Alternative That's
Simpler and Cheaper
Readwise Reader is powerful but expensive and complex. ReadFlow gives you the best parts — save, read, listen, highlight, export — for $4.99/month or free.
No Readwise subscription required
Readwise Reader costs $7.99–$12.99/month and requires a separate Readwise subscription for full highlight sync. ReadFlow gives you the core save-read-listen-highlight workflow for $4.99/month, or free with generous limits.
| Feature | Readwise Reader | ReadFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Save by URL | ✓ | ✓ |
| PDF support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Text-to-speech | ✓ (complaints about quality) | ✓ High quality |
| Highlights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Highlight export | ✓ (needs Readwise sub) | ✓ Direct Markdown |
| Obsidian sync | Via Readwise ($) | ✓ Free export |
| RSS/email ingestion | ✓ | Coming soon |
| Monthly price | $7.99–$12.99 | $4.99 (or free) |
What ReadFlow focuses on
One clear workflow: save → read/listen → highlight → export
Mobile-first reading experience optimized for commuters
High-quality TTS with speed controls and progress persistence
Direct Markdown export — no extra Readwise subscription needed
Simple $4.99/month pricing — no complex tiers
Free tier available with 20 articles and 60 TTS minutes/month