Aura Distraction-free Reader
Aura is an online article reader that removes ads, sidebars, and clutter from any web page. Paste a link and get clean, readable text.
Cost / License
- Freemium (Pay once)
- Proprietary
EUPlatforms
- Online
- Google Chrome
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
Features
Properties
- Privacy focused
- Lightweight
- Support for Themes
Features
- Cloud Sync
- Dark Mode
- Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
- No Tracking
- Works Offline
- No registration required
- Ad-free
- Multiple Account support
Aura Distraction-free Reader News & Activities
Recent activities
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hsr88 added Aura Distraction-free Reader as alternative to Readwise Reader, Instapaper, wallabag and Luminaria
Aura Distraction-free Reader information
Developed by
hsr Licensing
Proprietary and Freemium product.Pricing
One time purchase (perpetual license) ranging between $14 and $15 + free version with limited functionality.Alternatives
4 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Italian
- German
- French
What is Aura Distraction-free Reader?
Aura Reader - free, distraction-free article reader that strips ads, pop-ups, sidebars, and trackers from any article in one click.
Paste a link and get clean, readable text instantly. No account needed. No subscriptions. Choose from light, dark, or warm themes. Pick your font and size. Add focus sounds like rain, fire, or café ambience. Read faster with RSVP speed-reading mode. Save articles, bookmark favorites, and export to PDF.
Aura also comes as a Chrome extension - one click on any article page opens it directly in the clean reader. No copying URLs, no new tabs.
Built for people who are tired of fighting pop-ups, cookie banners, and auto-playing videos just to read a single article. Your reading habits stay private. No tracking, no data collection.
Free forever. Pro features - AI summaries, cloud sync, custom themes, RSS reader, and audio narration - unlock with a single $14.99 lifetime payment. No monthly fees, ever.