GoodLinks alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave GoodLinks: apple devices only; no Android, Windows or web app, and feature upgrades beyond the first year cost extra. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces GoodLinks, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Matter currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best GoodLinks alternative for most people
MatterAdds newsletters, feeds and excellent text-to-speech, with a free tier.
Best GoodLinks alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
InstapaperCross-platform, including Android and web, with unlimited free saves.
Best GoodLinks alternative for Mac
AnyboxAnother native Apple app, aimed more at bookmark organising than reading.
Best GoodLinks alternative for Windows
Readwise ReaderMuch broader reading app on every platform, for those who outgrow GoodLinks.
Best GoodLinks alternative for iPhone and Android
CuboxReading inbox on Apple, Android and e-ink devices, with AI summaries.
Best GoodLinks alternative for working in the browser
MatterAdds newsletters, feeds and excellent text-to-speech, with a free tier.
GoodLinks alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to GoodLinks?
Matter ranks first right now. Adds newsletters, feeds and excellent text-to-speech, with a free tier. Instapaper and Anybox follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to GoodLinks?
Yes. Matter (free plan + paid), Instapaper (free plan + paid), Anybox (free plan + paid) and Cubox (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to GoodLinks?
None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from GoodLinks?
The complaints we hear most: apple devices only; no Android, Windows or web app; feature upgrades beyond the first year cost extra; no built-in RSS or newsletter inbox.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces GoodLinks, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.