Sefaria
Sefaria: A focused home for searching, studying, and sharing Jewish texts in Hebrew and English. Ranked #5 of 57 in Religious and Spiritual Apps by our editors (8.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free Jewish text study and source-sheet creation.
At a glance
- Editor score8.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree Jewish text study and source-sheet creation
- Free planYes
- Paid fromNone
- Scripture libraryBible
- Founded2013
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Search Hebrew and English texts by topic, word, or phrase
- Create and share Torah-based source sheets and collections
- Download nearly all library texts for offline mobile reading
Where it doesn't
- Focused on Jewish texts, not general-purpose devotional use
- Not every text has every translation
- Saved notes and learning history require an account
Our verdict on Sefaria
Sefaria is a digital library and learning platform for Jewish texts, including Torah, Talmud, Mishnah, liturgy, commentary, and other works. It suits readers, students, and educators who want to find sources, read across related works, or prepare Torah-based source sheets. Search supports Hebrew and English, while reading views can show a text in its original language, translation, or bilingual format. The library includes resources in 15 languages, though translation coverage varies by text.
Its strongest fit is research and source-based learning rather than general devotional routines. Readers can browse related texts and their interconnections, save texts, notes, reading history, and learning statistics with an account, and create or share source sheets and collections through the web products. The mobile app is available on iOS and Android and supports offline reading after downloading nearly all library texts. Torah readings chanted in Ashkenazi trope add an audio option. Google Docs is an integration, and the product also provides a live API alongside open-source code and data.
Sefaria is free, with a free plan, so its library and study tools do not depend on a paid tier. Web, mobile, and API access make it relevant to individual learners and small groups, while email and documentation are the listed support channels. Its Jewish-text focus is also its main boundary: readers seeking a broad interfaith devotional app or guided meditation should look elsewhere. Choose Sefaria for searchable Jewish sources, linked study, offline text access, and source-sheet creation; it is less suited to users whose central need is meditation or a general-purpose spiritual habit tracker.
Sefaria pricing
Sefaria fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | None |
| Scripture library | Bible |
| Audio content | Yes |
| Guided meditation | No |
| Available languages | 15 |
| Offline access | Yes |
| Community features | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Google Docs |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | sefaria.org |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
Sefaria integrations
Sefaria lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Google Docs
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