Mozilla has officially announced the discontinuation of Pocket, the popular “read-it-later” service acquired in 2017. As web browsing habits evolve, the company is shifting its strategic focus, marking the end of an era for the platform that helped millions save and discover content. Current users have until October 8, 2025, to export their archives, including saved articles, notes, highlights, and reading lists.
Matter
Matter is a Google Ventures-backed platform offering a robust iOS app and browser extensions for Chrome, Safari, and Firefox. Beyond simple saving, it includes features like article narration and podcast transcription. While free to use, a $79.99 annual subscription unlocks advanced tools, such as improved transcription for YouTube, reading speed adjustments, and deeper integrations with Kindle and email. The service also recently introduced an AI-powered co-reader to answer questions during your reading sessions.
Instapaper
Instapaper remains one of the longest-standing staples in the read-it-later space. Acquired by Pinterest in 2016, it offers a seamless experience across iOS and Android. Users can save unlimited articles and videos for free. For $59.99 per year, the Premium tier adds text-to-speech playlists, full-text search, Kindle integration, and permanent archiving. Users can migrate their Pocket data directly at instapaper.com/user.
Raindrop.io
Positioned as a powerful bookmark manager, Raindrop.io excels at organizing web content. Its mobile apps allow users to access saved articles or PDFs anywhere. The free version provides unlimited bookmarks and key integrations like Zapier. A $33-per-year subscription adds AI-powered organization, broken link detection, and 10GB of monthly cloud storage for files.
Plinky
Plinky offers a clean, Apple-centric approach to link management. It allows users to categorize content via folders and tags, with built-in reminder functionality. While the free version has limits, the Pro tier—available via monthly or lifetime purchase—unlocks unlimited storage and organization. The developer has confirmed a dedicated Reader Mode is arriving soon to replace Pocket’s core functionality.
Readwise Reader
Readwise Reader is designed for power users who prioritize annotation and knowledge management. It supports RSS feeds, YouTube, and newsletters, integrating directly with tools like Obsidian and Notion. It features powerful offline search and AI assistance. While it requires a $9.99 monthly subscription, it offers advanced capabilities—such as PDF and ePub support—that exceed standard read-it-later features.
DoubleMemory
DoubleMemory is an indie app tailored for the Apple ecosystem. It allows for rapid saving via keyboard shortcuts and displays content in a visual, Pinterest-style grid. It functions offline and syncs across devices via iCloud, requiring no account creation for basic use.
Recall
Recall leverages AI to not only save content but to summarize and categorize it automatically. It is designed for active learners, using spaced repetition to help you retain information from saved articles, videos, and podcasts.
Additional Alternatives
- Wallabag: An open-source, self-hostable alternative that offers a clean reading experience and data import capabilities.
- Readeck: A versatile web app for organizing articles and videos with text-to-speech and export-to-ebook features.
- Obsidian Web Clipper: Ideal for those who use Obsidian for note-taking, allowing for precise clipping of text and images.
- Karakeep: An AI-enhanced bookmarking tool that excels at tagging and bulk actions.
- Dewey: A comprehensive organizer that supports social media content from platforms like X, TikTok, and Bluesky.