Is Readwise Reader free to use?

No. Readwise Reader requires a paid subscription ($9.99/mo or $107.88/yr) following a standard 30-day free trial.

Last updated: November 10, 2026

Readwise Reader Trial and Pricing Structure

Readwise Reader does not have a permanent free tier. New users receive a 30-day full-access trial, after which a subscription is required. The bundled Readwise + Reader plan costs $9.99/month (or $107.88/year billed annually). Students and academics can apply for a 50% discount.

The Marqly Alternative

If you want full web text highlighting, visual collection boards, and AI YouTube summaries without committing to over $100 annually, Marqly offers a permanent free plan with 100 bookmarks and Pro at $72/year ($9/month, or $49 for your first year).