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24 alternatives to Bookessence

Save the core insights of each book you read

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

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Summarize▲256
Remember the books you read through organized notes 📚
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Readwise▲376
The best way to remember your ebooks & articles
2018 · readwise.io · its alternatives →
3
Bookmory▲75
You can make reading logs and see them anywhere
2021 · bookmory.web.app · its alternatives →
4
Booky▲115
Organize notes from books you read
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
5
Highlighted for iOS▲215
Stop forgetting what you read.
2022 · highlighted.app · its alternatives →
6
Readminder▲116
Track your reading and keep favorite quotes
2020 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Readwise Reader▲380
The all-in-one reading app for power readers
2022 · readwise.io · its alternatives →
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Readwise Reader, an all-in-one reading app▲326
Hey HN, cofounder of Readwise here. We've been working on this cross-platform reader app for about 2 years, excited to finally share it in public beta. Probably the most notable thing that makes Reader unique is that it supports almost any content type you could want to save/read/highlight: * web pages * emails/newsletters * PDFs * ePubs * twitter threads * youtube videos (with transcripts) * RSS feeds With all of your knowledge content in one place, we built powerful reading and highlighting, as well as a bunch of novel triage/organization features, so you can actually…
2022 · readwise.io · its alternatives →
9
Book Reading Habit▲112
I built Book Reading Habit (iOS only) after struggling with my own inconsistent reading habit. What helped most was keeping reading sessions short — easy to start, easy to repeat. That became the core idea behind the app. Book Reading Habit is built around that approach, with a strong focus on privacy and a calmer reading experience: no ads, no social feed, and no unnecessary noise around reading. Current features include: - short, extendable, or open-ended reading sessions - reading tracking - text notes, voice notes, and transcription - custom shelves and lightweight book organization -…
Mar 2026 · bookreadinghabit.com · its alternatives →
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BookNotion▲108
Easily save Kindle highlights in Notion for free
2023 · en.booknotion.site · its alternatives →
11
FlowReads 2▲92
Manage reading lists and discover books to help you grow 📚
2019 · flowreads.com · its alternatives →
12
Readinshort▲119
Read the key insights from your favourite books in minutes.
2021 · its alternatives →
13
Bookling▲87
Track your reading habits and set goals
2016 · misterbumbles.com · its alternatives →
14
Readminder for iOS▲85
Track your reading record and keep your favorite quotes
2020 · its alternatives →
15
Once▲179
Keep a journal like a real life book.
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
16
ReadBit▲122
Read wisely & save time with text-to-speech audiobook reader
2021 · readbit.app · its alternatives →
17
Reader▲113
Sign up today and find your next great read on Reader
2023 · its alternatives →
18
Readsmart▲103
Turn your Kindle highlights into a knowledge base
2019 · readsmart.co · its alternatives →
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Knowledged App▲63
Knowledge management app for readers, writers, and thinkers
2022 · its alternatives →
20
The library▲81
The ultimate place for all your books!
2022 · drbhk.gumroad.com · its alternatives →
21
Fiction▲105
Track your reading lists - set goals, read more, take notes
2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Read Recall▲8
Never forget what you've read
Dec 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Recall Reads▲4
Turn wisdom and ideas from your book into lasting insights
Jul 2026 · recallreads.app · its alternatives →
24
Qoutes▲93
Remember passages from your favourite books
2023 · its alternatives →

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