Matter Reader vs Readwise

Struggling to choose between Matter Reader and Readwise? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Matter Reader is a News & Books solution with tags like ebook, reader, converter, manager, open-source.

It boasts features such as Supports EPUB, MOBI, AZW, PDF and other ebook formats, Customizable interface and reading options, Library management and search, Annotation and bookmarking, Sync across devices, Text-to-speech, Dictionary lookup, Export highlights and notes, Dark mode and pros including Free and open source, Cross-platform compatibility, Support for DRM-free ebooks, Highly customizable, Active development and user community.

On the other hand, Readwise is a News & Books product tagged with highlights, annotations, read-later, productivity.

Its standout features include Syncs highlights from Kindle and Pocket automatically, Helps track, organize and review highlights from articles, books and websites, Web clipper to save articles to Readwise, Daily review of highlights sent in email digest, Integrates with apps like Notion and Roam Research, Available as web app, mobile app and browser extension, and it shines with pros like Saves time by automating highlight collection, Great for learning retention and reflection, Integrates seamlessly with Kindle, Clean and intuitive interface, Powerful search and organization features.

Feature	Matter Reader	Readwise
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	News & Books	News & Books

Product Overview

Matter Reader

Description: Matter Reader is an open source ebook reader, converter, and manager that supports a wide variety of ebook formats. It is a free, cross-platform alternative to proprietary ebook readers.

Readwise

Description: Readwise is a read-later app that helps you track, organize and review highlights from articles, books and websites. It syncs highlights from Kindle and Pocket automatically, allowing you to easily revisit your highlights later.

Key Features Comparison

Matter Reader Features

• Supports EPUB, MOBI, AZW, PDF and other ebook formats
• Customizable interface and reading options
• Library management and search
• Annotation and bookmarking
• Sync across devices
• Text-to-speech
• Dictionary lookup
• Export highlights and notes
• Dark mode

Readwise Features

• Syncs highlights from Kindle and Pocket automatically
• Helps track, organize and review highlights from articles, books and websites
• Web clipper to save articles to Readwise
• Daily review of highlights sent in email digest
• Integrates with apps like Notion and Roam Research
• Available as web app, mobile app and browser extension

Pros & Cons Analysis

Matter Reader

Pros

• Free and open source
• Cross-platform compatibility
• Support for DRM-free ebooks
• Highly customizable
• Active development and user community

Cons

• Limited support for DRM ebooks
• Less polished than some commercial apps
• Lacks some advanced features of paid apps

Readwise

Pros

• Saves time by automating highlight collection
• Great for learning retention and reflection
• Integrates seamlessly with Kindle
• Clean and intuitive interface
• Powerful search and organization features

Cons

• Mobile app lacks some features of web app
• No support for audio books
• Highlight sync can be slow at times
• Web clipper is very basic
• Limited customization options

Pricing Comparison

Matter Reader

• Open Source

Readwise

• Freemium
• Subscription-Based