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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