readest
The premium Open Source alternative to Readwise Reader
🎯 Best for:Readers seeking a modern, fast, and aesthetic digital library
What is readest?
Replaces standard reading applications with a modern, Flutter-based interface designed for high-performance library management. It focuses on a seamless cross-platform experience with advanced metadata scraping and reading statistics.
Tech Stack
TypeScriptEducation & Learning
Why readest?
- • High-performance UI
- • Cross-platform consistency
- • Rich reading analytics
Limitations
- • Newer project, fewer plugins
- • Limited cloud sync options
- • No E-ink optimization
3/6/2026
Last Update
998
Forks
132
Issues
AGPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Readwise Reader)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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