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GoodLinks alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Instapaper logoInstapaperFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +15 of 562.6
2Readwise Reader logoReadwise ReaderPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android +35 of 557.2
3Cubox logoCuboxFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, macOS +24 of 455.3
  1. Instapaper logo

    1. InstapaperTop pick

    Best for: Readers who want a simple, dependable article queue with a usable free tier

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from GoodLinks

    Cross-platform, including Android and web, with unlimited free saves.

    Pros

    • Free plan allows unlimited saved articles
    • Clean text view with highlights and folders
    • API supported by many RSS readers and apps
    • Premium adds Kindle delivery and a permanent archive

    Cons

    • Full-text search and PDFs need Premium
    • Free plan limits notes to five a month
    • No native desktop app or self-hosted option
    Visit Instapaper Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Instapaper a good GoodLinks alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Premium price
    $5.99/month or $59.99/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026instapaper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Unlimited saved articles
    Checked Oct 25, 2026instapaper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, iOS, Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026instapaper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Yes, for third-party apps
    Checked Oct 25, 2026instapaper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free notes limit
    5 notes per month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026instapaper.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Readwise Reader logo

    2. Readwise Reader

    Best for: Heavy readers and researchers who highlight a lot and want one inbox for every format

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Browser extension

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from GoodLinks

    Much broader reading app on every platform, for those who outgrow GoodLinks.

    Pros

    • One library for articles, PDFs, EPUBs, newsletters and RSS
    • Excellent highlighting with export to note-taking apps
    • Keyboard-driven, with AI summaries and text-to-speech
    • API, CLI and MCP server for automation

    Cons

    • No free plan once the trial ends
    • So many features that the interface takes time to learn
    • Highlight review is a separate product unless you buy the bundle
    Visit Readwise Reader Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Readwise Reader a good GoodLinks alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Reader-only price
    $7.99/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026readwise.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Full Readwise price
    $9.99/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026readwise.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days, no credit card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026readwise.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Supported formats
    Articles, PDFs, EPUBs, email, YouTube, RSS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026readwise.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, iOS, Android, Mac, Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026readwise.io(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Cubox logo

    3. Cubox

    Best for: Readers who want an all-device reading inbox with AI help, including on e-ink tablets

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, macOS, Android, Browser extension

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from GoodLinks

    Reading inbox on Apple, Android and e-ink devices, with AI summaries.

    Pros

    • Apps for Apple, Android, web and e-ink readers
    • Snapshots original pages alongside the parsed article
    • AI summaries, questions and read-aloud
    • Open API, email saving and note-app sync

    Cons

    • AI features need the paid plan
    • Separate Chinese and international services can confuse
    • Feature set differs between platforms
    Visit Cubox Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Cubox a good GoodLinks alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Platforms
    iOS, macOS, Android, e-ink, web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026cubox.cc(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Open API
    Checked Oct 25, 2026cubox.cc(opens source in a new tab)
    Search
    Full-text and semantic
    Checked Oct 25, 2026cubox.cc(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days of Pro+AI
    Checked Oct 25, 2026cubox.cc(opens source in a new tab)

The best GoodLinks alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Matter logo

Best GoodLinks alternative for most people

Matter

Adds newsletters, feeds and excellent text-to-speech, with a free tier.

Instapaper logo

Best GoodLinks alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Instapaper

Cross-platform, including Android and web, with unlimited free saves.

Anybox logo

Best GoodLinks alternative for Mac

Anybox

Another native Apple app, aimed more at bookmark organising than reading.

Readwise Reader logo

Best GoodLinks alternative for Windows

Readwise Reader

Much broader reading app on every platform, for those who outgrow GoodLinks.

Cubox logo

Best GoodLinks alternative for iPhone and Android

Cubox

Reading inbox on Apple, Android and e-ink devices, with AI summaries.

Matter logo

Best GoodLinks alternative for working in the browser

Matter

Adds 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.