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Head-to-head · Read-It-Later Apps

Screvi vs Readwise Reader

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Screvi #6 in Read-It-Later Apps 7.7/10 From $5/mo (annual) · 14-day trial ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Screvi
Readwise Reader #7 in Read-It-Later Apps 7.5/10 From $9.99/mo (annual) · 30-day trial ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Readwise

Screvi leads on 6 checks, Readwise Reader on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreScrevi · 7.7/10
  • Lowest starting priceScrevi · $5/mo
  • Most featuresScrevi · 6 of 6

Screvi scores higher on our rubric for read-it-later apps: 7.7 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

Screvi is cheaper to start at $5/mo against $9.99/mo. Screvi offers highlighting; Readwise Reader doesn't publish it. Screvi offers full-text search; Readwise Reader doesn't publish it. Screvi offers browser extension; Readwise Reader doesn't publish it. Screvi offers mobile apps; Readwise Reader doesn't publish it.

Screvi is the better fit for highlight-focused readers and review learners. Readwise Reader is the better fit for power readers needing broad format support.

  • Screvi fits best

    Highlight-focused readers and review learners

  • Readwise Reader fits best

    Power readers needing broad format support

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Side by side

Feature Screvi 7.7/10 Visit ↗ Readwise Reader 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 7.5
Ranking #6 in Read-It-Later Apps #7 in Read-It-Later Apps
Best for Highlight-focused readers and review learners Power readers needing broad format support
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $5/mo (best) $9.99/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Integrations 19 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Screvi 6/6 · Readwise Reader 1/6
Offline access ✓ ✓
Highlighting ✓ (best) Not published
Full-text search ✓ (best) Not published
Browser extension ✓ (best) Not published
Mobile apps ✓ (best) Not published
Highlight export ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Saved-item limit Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Semantic search finds related highlights by meaning
  • Spaced-repetition reviews turn saved highlights into daily practice
  • Supports articles, PDFs, EPUBs, YouTube, podcasts, and major import sources
  • Supports articles, newsletters, RSS, PDFs, EPUBs, videos, and tweets
  • Offers offline full-text search, AI tools, and adjustable text-to-speech
  • Exports to Notion, Obsidian, Roam Research, Logseq, and Evernote
Cons
  • No permanent free plan
  • The full feature set requires a paid subscription or lifetime purchase
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple article savers
  • No free plan is available
  • Reader is included with a full Readwise subscription, not sold separately
  • The annual plan starts at $9.99 per month
Our verdict

Screvi is a read-it-later and highlights-management app for readers, writers, researchers, and students. It saves web articles, newsletters, PDFs, EPUBs, YouTube videos, and podcast content, while supporting highlights from Kindle, Kobo,…

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Readwise Reader is a cross-platform reading app for people who collect and revisit substantial amounts of digital content. It supports articles, newsletters, RSS feeds, PDFs, EPUBs, videos, tweets, and other reading material across web,…

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  1. ScreviRead-It-Later Apps 7.7From $5/mo (annual) · 14-day trial
  2. Readwise ReaderRead-It-Later Apps 7.5From $9.99/mo (annual) · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Screvi — where it wins

    • Semantic search finds related highlights by meaning
    • Spaced-repetition reviews turn saved highlights into daily practice
    • Supports articles, PDFs, EPUBs, YouTube, podcasts, and major import sources

    Where it doesn't

    • No permanent free plan
    • The full feature set requires a paid subscription or lifetime purchase
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple article savers

  • Readwise Reader — where it wins

    • Supports articles, newsletters, RSS, PDFs, EPUBs, videos, and tweets
    • Offers offline full-text search, AI tools, and adjustable text-to-speech
    • Exports to Notion, Obsidian, Roam Research, Logseq, and Evernote

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Reader is included with a full Readwise subscription, not sold separately
    • The annual plan starts at $9.99 per month
  • Screvi7.7/10 · From $5/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

    A broad read-it-later app for turning highlights into searchable, reviewable knowledge.

    Visit ScreviFull verdict →
  • Readwise Reader7.5/10 · From $9.99/mo (annual) · 30-day trial

    A broad reading workspace for power readers who need search, AI, offline access, and exports.

    Visit ReadwiseFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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