Fastr AlternativesSpeed Reading Tools and other similar apps like Fastr

Fastr is described as 'MAIN FEATURES

  • Effective speed reading for ebooks
  • Supports reading progress saving and all features of a reader
  • 3 reading modes including RSVP speed reading with adjustable number of words to display on the screen.
  • Text highlighting and sharing' and is a Speed Reading tool in the news & books category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Fastr for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, Linux, iPad and Windows apps. The best Fastr alternative is ReadKinetic, which is free. Other great apps like Fastr are Stutter, Spreeder, SwiftRead and Eyeq.
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  1. ReadKinetic icon

    ReadKinetic

     3 likes

    A free, local-first speed reader that works on your own EPUBs and PDFs. Works entirely offline with zero account or cloud sync required.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    This shows the core RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) reading interface, displaying a single word in a fixed location to eliminate eye movement and saccades. The minimalist design features focus guides to anchor the eyes, an active word pivot, and an ambient dark theme for distraction-free reading.
     
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    Stutter

     4 likes

    Read web content faster and easier with this open-source Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) extension and its two reading modes:

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  4. Spreeder icon

    Spreeder

     13 likes

    Spreeder.com is free online speed reading software designed to improve your reading speed and comprehension.

    34 Spreeder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  5. SwiftRead icon

    SwiftRead

     15 likes

    SwiftRead (formerly known as Spreed) uses a technique called rapid serial visual presentation, or RSVP, to help you read text faster. By presenting text this way, you reduce sub-vocalization ("sounding the words" out), unconcious re-reading, and eliminate eye...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Brave
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    Eyeq

     2 likes

    The eyeQ program uses dozens of scientifically proven exercises to train your eyes and your brain to read and process information faster. See yourself improve as the program automatically adjusts based on your performance.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. Reasy icon

    Reasy

     6 likes

    Reasy is a Firefox and Google Chrome extension that enables to read using Rapid Sequential Visual Presentation (RSVP).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
  9. Reedy icon

    Reedy

     7 likes

    Read e-books, articles, any texts and web pages fast and comfortably. Switch easily between Regular Reading, Speed Reading and Text-to-Speech.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  10. iReadFast icon

    iReadFast

     4 likes

    iReadfast is a text reading program which lets you read and comprehend text much faster by displaying just one word per time.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    iPhone version
     
  11. Beeline Reader icon

    Beeline Reader

     2 likes

    Read faster and more easily with our digital reading technology, which has won awards from Stanford and United Nations!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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  12. Spritz icon

    Spritz

     22 likes

    The time consuming part of reading lies mainly in the actual eye movements from word to word and sentence to sentence. In addition, traditional reading simply takes up a lot of physical space. Spritz solves both of these problems.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    AceReader

     2 likes

    AceReader is speed reading software, reading improvement software, reading assessment software, online reader software, reading fluency software, and vision training software. Includes timed reading comprehension tests, eye pacing drills and fun eye exercises. Free Demo!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  14. Dictator icon

    Dictator

     3 likes

    Dictator is a program for on-screen reading of text files, developed with the intention of making it easier to read some of the fine electronic texts available on the net, such as those produced by The Gutenberg Project. ...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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