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Instapaper

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Instapaper is a simple tool to save web pages for reading later. To save web pages for later offline reading: go to Instapaper.com, install the Read Later bookmark, and mark any pages you'd like to read later.

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License model

  • FreemiumProprietary

Platforms

  • Online
  • Android
  • iPhone
  • Android Tablet
  • iPad
  • Apple Watch
  • Google Chrome
  • Software as a Service (SaaS)
  • Firefox
3.6 / 5 Avg rating (9)
230 likes
8comments

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Properties

  1.  Clean design

Features

  1.  Offline Reading
  2. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
  3.  Text to Speech
  4.  Save web page for offline use
  5.  Read Aloud
  6.  Bookmarking

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Comments and Reviews

   
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shivamlavti
  
Top positive commentAug 30, 2017

Instapaper vs Pocket

Instapaper Pros:

  • Completely free and Ad free with no IAP.
  • Speed Reading
  • Notes
  • Highlights
  • More Fonts & Customization
  • Management via Folders (Personal Choice)
  • Shows Estimated Reading Time
  • Tlit Scroll
  • Sort by Article
  • Pinterest !!

Pocket Pros :

  • AMOLED mode in Android app
  • Tags (Personal Choice)

Both apps have IFTTT integration.

Instapaper is wayy ahead of Pocket in terms of features! And it's Free!

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TimAustralia
  
Top negative commentOct 15, 2021

They block you copying or even opening the original url, rendering half the use-case pointless. They're thereby parasites on others' content.

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alternativetowhat
  
Positive commentJul 29, 2022

Pretty good but web clipper not as consistent as Evernote.

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Nick M
  
Negative commentSep 11, 2019

Ahaha really funny! I use «MS WORD» and it's better than this sh*t 1000 times.

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s0me0ne
CommentOct 30, 2018

You can only import from Pocket or Instapaper CSV.

So in order to import bookmarks you have to go through Pocket first, then export that then import from Pocket. No use staying with Pocket, its too limited (no tags, no title editing for free users). Want to try this, but not sure if its worth the hassle

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Soul Rain
CommentMay 28, 2018

It's awesome, just wish they'd finish the GPDR implementation sooner, I really miss it.

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Soul Rain
  
Positive commentMay 28, 2018

I love it, it's way better than Pocket especially given that you can send your articles regularly to your Kindle.

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What is Instapaper?

Instapaper is a simple tool to save web pages for reading later. To save web pages for later offline reading: go to Instapaper.com, install the Read Later bookmark, and mark any pages you'd like to read later.

It's great for long articles and blog posts that you find during the day and would like to read, but don't have the time when you find them. Save them with Instapaper, then read them when you're commuting, in a meeting, or waiting in line.

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Instapaper information

  • Developed by

    Instapaper Holdings, Inc.
  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Freemium product.
  • Pricing

    Subscription that costs up to $3 per month + free version with limited functionality.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 3.6
  • Alternatives

    103 alternatives listed
  • News

    8 news article related to Instapaper
  • Supported Languages

    • English
    • Dutch
    • French
    • German
    • Italian
    • Japanese
    • Korean
    • Polish
    • Portuguese
    • Russian
    • Chinese
    • Spanish
    • Turkish

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Our users have written 8 comments and reviews about Instapaper, and it has gotten 230 likes

Instapaper was added to AlternativeTo by arztriper on May 25, 2010 and this page was last updated Apr 3, 2024.