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

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Readwise Reader	Paid	No	Web, iOS, Android +3	5 of 5	57.2

1. Readwise ReaderTop pick
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)

The best GoodLinks alternative for…

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

Best GoodLinks alternative for most people

Matter

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

Best GoodLinks alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Instapaper

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

Best GoodLinks alternative for Mac

Anybox

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

Best GoodLinks alternative for Windows

Readwise Reader

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

Best GoodLinks alternative for iPhone and Android

Cubox

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

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.