In May 2025, Mozilla announced the closure of its read-it-later app, Pocket, which it had acquired in 2017 for an undisclosed sum.
Though Pocket facilitated user access to millions of articles, Mozilla cited a shift in web browsing habits as the reason for reallocating its resources to other projects.
Pocket users have until October 8, 2025, to export saved articles and items like lists, archives, favorites, notes, and highlights, necessitating the use of alternative apps for building reading lists. The following is a summary of potential alternatives:
Matter: Supported by Google Ventures, Matter offers an iOS app and browser extensions. It allows article listening and podcast transcription. The app is free, with a $79.99 annual subscription for features such as improved podcast transcription and app integrations. Co-founder Ben Springwater welcomes Pocket users with a discount via email and plans a migration process.
Instapaper: Established by Marco Arment in 2008, Instapaper is available on iOS and Android. It provides unlimited article and video saving at no cost. A $59.99 yearly subscription adds features like notes, permanent archives, text-to-speech playlists, full-text search, and Kindle integration. Pocket users can import their accounts for a three-month Premium trial.
Raindrop.io: Primarily a bookmark manager, Raindrop.io offers mobile apps for reading saved content. The free version includes unlimited bookmark saving and integrations. A $33 yearly subscription enhances organization with AI, adds full-text search, and offers other features.
Plinky: Created by former Twitter engineer Joe Fabisevich, Plinky allows saving and categorizing links with folders and tags. The free version has limits on links, folders, and tags, which a $3.99 monthly, $39.99 annual, or one-time $159.99 fee removes. A dedicated Reader Mode and a 50% discount on the Pro tier are upcoming.
Paperspan: A simple app providing cross-device reading lists with note-taking and text-to-speech features. An $8.99 monthly subscription adds advanced features. The app is on both iOS and Android.
Readwise Reader: Launched in 2021, this app supports importing various media and provides annotation features through Readwise. It integrates with knowledge management apps and offers a 30-day free trial before requiring a $9.99 monthly subscription. Pocket users can import archives into Reader.
DoubleMemory: A new app for Apple devices, featuring offline reading and text search, synced through iCloud. It offers free use with in-app purchases, including a $3.99 monthly or $17.99 annual subscription.
Recall: This browser extension and mobile app saves a variety of web content and uses AI for summary and categorization. It offers free use of up to 10 AI summaries, with a $7 monthly plan for unlimited features.
Wallabag: An open-source app offering a reader mode and data import from services like Pocket. Available as a €11 per year hosted subscription alongside browser and mobile support.
Readeck: A web app designed to organize web content, offering features like text highlighting and export options. Users can self-host or await a hosted version in 2025, along with a developing mobile app.
Obsidian Web Clipper: An open source web clipping service that captures web pages with customizable templates, integrating with the Obsidian note-taking app.
Karakeep: A bookmarking app using AI for quick retrieval, offering features like lists, bulk actions, and full-text search on iOS and Android with browser extensions.
Dewey: A versatile app allowing organization and storage of web links, videos, and images. It includes tools like folders, AI tagging, and synchronization with Notion, starting at $7.50 monthly.
Additional tools will be added as they are discovered.
