Paywall.vip AlternativesPaywall Removers and other similar apps like Paywall.vip

Paywall.vip is described as 'Free online tool that allows users to bypass paywalls on news websites and access restricted articles. Simply add “paywall.vip/” before a URL to gain instant access' and is a Paywall Remover in the web browsers category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Paywall.vip, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Mozilla Firefox, Docker, Self-Hosted and Google Chrome apps. The best Paywall.vip alternative is 12ft Ladder, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to Paywall.vip are smry, Unpaywall, Ladder and Anti-Paywall.

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Paywall.vip alternatives page was last updated Mar 16, 2025
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  1. 12ft Ladder icon

    12ft Ladder

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    Effortlessly access paywalled articles by prepending 12ft.io/ to any URL. 12ft Ladder uses Google's cached versions to show you unblocked content, circumventing paywalls and offering immediate article access without subscriptions.

    9 12ft Ladder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    12ft Ladder screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required

    12ft Ladder VS Paywall.vip

     

    • 12ft Ladder is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & iPad alternative to Paywall.vip.

    • 12ft Ladder is the most popular free alternative to Paywall.vip.

    • 12ft Ladder is Free and ProprietaryPaywall.vip is also Free and Proprietary
    • 12ft Ladder is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPaywall.vip is not according to our users
  2. smry icon

    smry

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    Access instant summaries and bypass paywalls effortlessly by simply adding "smry.ai/<url>" before the desired URL.

    25 smry alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    smry.ai home page

    smry Features

    1.  AI-Powered
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Paywall
    4.  No registration required
    5.  AI Summarization

    smry VS Paywall.vip

     

    • smry is the most popular Open Source alternative to Paywall.vip.

    • smry is Free and Open SourcePaywall.vip is Free and Proprietary
  4. Unpaywall icon

    Unpaywall

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    Unpaywall is a browser extension for Chrome and Firefox that allows users to access free PDFs of scholarly articles legally. It is open-source, works across Mac, Windows, and Linux, and doesn't require permissions, providing a seamless research experience with ad-free browsing across platforms.

    10 Unpaywall alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Unpaywall screenshot 1
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    The last update is from July 2021.

    Unpaywall Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Browser extension
    3.  No Permissions required

    Unpaywall VS Paywall.vip

     

    • Unpaywall is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Paywall.vip.

    • Unpaywall is Free and Open SourcePaywall.vip is Free and Proprietary
  5. Ladder icon

    Ladder

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    Ladder is a web proxy to help bypass paywalls. This is a self-hosted version of 1ft.io and 12ft.io. It is inspired by 13ft.

    9 Ladder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Ladder screenshot 1

    Ladder VS Paywall.vip

     

    • Ladder is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Paywall.vip.

    • Ladder is Free and Open SourcePaywall.vip is Free and Proprietary
  6. Anti-Paywall icon

    Anti-Paywall

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    anti-paywall is a browser extension that maximizes the chances of bypassing paywalls automatically when pages of supported sites are visited.

    8 Anti-Paywall alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Anti-Paywall screenshot 1

    Anti-Paywall Features

    1.  Browser extension

    Anti-Paywall VS Paywall.vip

     
  7. PaywallBuster icon

    PaywallBuster

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    Remove paywalls from news articles instantly. PaywallBuster is a free tool that helps you bypass paywalls on news websites.

    10 PaywallBuster alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    PaywallBuster screenshot 1

    PaywallBuster Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Web-Based

    PaywallBuster VS Paywall.vip

     

  9. 13 Feet Ladder

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    A site similar to 12ft.io, but is self-hosted and works with websites that 12ft.io doesn't work with.

    9 13 Feet Ladder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    13 Feet Ladder screenshot 1

    13 Feet Ladder Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Paywall

    13 Feet Ladder VS Paywall.vip

     
  10. PaywallSkip icon

    PaywallSkip

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    Skip paywalls, access knowledge. Unlock articles behind paywalls and access the information you need. Fast, easy, and reliable.

    10 PaywallSkip alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    PaywallSkip screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Web-Based

    PaywallSkip VS Paywall.vip

     
  11. Hop The Fence! icon

    Hop The Fence!

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    Privacy First Web Simplifier Extension - Access ladder services such as 12ft.io, 1ft.io and self hosted alternatives (Ladder & 13ft for example) with a button!.

    10 Hop The Fence! alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mozilla Firefox

    Hop The Fence! Features

    1.  Ad-free

    Hop The Fence! VS Paywall.vip

     
  12. Marreta icon

    Marreta

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    Marreta is a tool that removes access barriers and visual distractions.

    8 Marreta alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Marreta screenshot 1

    Marreta VS Paywall.vip

     
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