PureRef vs Readwise

PureRef

Description: PureRef is a free, lightweight application for Windows that helps artists and designers quickly view visual references without cluttering their workspace. It's useful for keeping photos, drawings, webpages, etc. easily accessible while working on graphics, illustrations, presentations, documents, and more.

Type: software

Pricing: Free

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.

Type: software

PureRef Features

• Tabbed interface to organize references
• Resizable panels
• Zoom and pan images
• Minimal UI
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Search references
• Fullscreen mode
• Portable app
• 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

PureRef

• Free

Readwise

• Not listed