Readwise Reader Prices, limits and access
Read, organise, and use AI across articles, PDFs, EPUBs, newsletters, RSS, video, and highlights.
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At a Glance
Readwise Reader is an AI tool for Research & knowledge work (category: Productivity). Free access: Free trial. Paid from $119.88 (Annual). 3 plans available (30-day trial, Annual, Monthly).
- Category
- Research & knowledge work
- Paid from
- $119.88 / year (Annual)
- Free Option
- Free trial
- Plans
- 3 plans available (30-day trial, Annual, Monthly)
- Sources
- 3 verified sources
Category: Productivity · Research & knowledge work
Features
Readwise Reader is an all-in-one reading app that unifies articles, PDFs, EPUBs, newsletters, RSS, and video in a single inbox and provides AI Ghostreader summaries, explanations, and Q&A directly inside the document.
The platform exports highlights in real time to Notion, Obsidian, and other tools, offers text-to-speech and audio playback, and supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for use in AI workflows, with no published monthly limits on stored documents.
- All reading formats in one app: articles, PDFs, EPUBs, newsletters, RSS feeds, and video
- Import your entire highlight library from other tools and manage it centrally
- AI Ghostreader summarises, explains, and answers questions directly inside the document
- Audio playback and text-to-speech for articles and documents built in
- Export to Notion, Obsidian, and Readwise Classic via native integrations
- Model Context Protocol (MCP) support for AI workflows
Prices and plans
US prices only
| Tier | Price | Period | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-day trial | free | 30 days | No credit card Evaluate all Reader/Readwise capabilities Referral extends trial by 30 days/friend No permanent free plan |
| Annual | $119.88Billing period: yearly | year | All Reader capabilities Import entire highlight library Tags, notes, and daily review Export to Notion, Obsidian, and more Reader AI/Ghostreader, audio, and MCP |
| Monthly | $12.99Billing period: monthly | Month | Same capabilities Cancel anytime No long-term commitment |
| Eligible discount | contact sales | Subscription | 50% for students and members of academia per the pricing FAQ Request before subscribing; proof required, subscribe through the website |
Prices as stated by the provider, usually plus statutory VAT. The final price depends on your country and is shown by the provider.
Prices last checked: 2026-10-09
What does Readwise Reader cost?
Subscription
- Annual 9.99 USD /month, billed annually
- Monthly 12.99 USD /month
All details without guarantee. The provider states the binding price including taxes. All 3 plans in the price table
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Limits
- The subscription includes Reader and Readwise, not a separate AI credit pool.
- It costs USD 119.88 per year or USD 12.99 on monthly billing.
- No single numerical monthly allowance is published for stored documents, Ghostreader, audio, and MCP.
- Students and members of academia can request a discount according to the pricing FAQ.
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Sources
All details regarding plans, limits, and features are based on official vendor documentation and the primary sources verified below.
- readwise.io/pricing/reader
- readwise.io/read
- readwise.io/reader/update-aug2026
FAQ
Is Readwise Reader available for free?
Not permanently. What is published is a time-limited free trial. 30 days without card, extendable through referrals.
Where is the vendor of Readwise Reader based?
Readwise, Inc. is based in the USA. Regardless of that location, data processing and privacy terms are governed by the vendor's own contract.
How is Readwise Reader billed?
Annual price USD 119.88 or USD 12.99 monthly. 30-day trial without a credit card. For students and academic staff, Readwise offers a 50 percent discount on request.
What is “Readwise, Inc.” on my bank or card statement?
According to our catalog data, Readwise, Inc. is the company behind Readwise Reader, so a charge under this name may come from a subscription or purchase at Readwise Reader. The exact wording on a bank or card statement is set by the vendor and its payment provider; it can differ and is not recorded here. The invoices in your Readwise Reader account help to match the charge; for an unknown charge, contact your bank.
How much does Readwise Reader cost?
The cheapest paid plan of Readwise Reader is Annual at $119. 3 plans available (30-day trial, Annual, Monthly).
Is Readwise Reader currently available?
Readwise Reader is active.
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