Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Readly

Read faster, easier, and with better focus (up to 600 wpm)

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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FocalRead ▲141
Turn articles, eBooks & social threads into speed reading
Feb 2026 · focalread.com · its alternatives →
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Speed Reader▲99
I built a Chrome extension for speed reading using RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation). One day I came across research on RSVP — a technology that allows you to read 2-3x faster without losing comprehension. That's how Speed Reader was born — a free Chrome extension that lets you read faster right in your browser. The main feature is automatic article parsing. Open any page, click one button, and the extension extracts the text, removing ads and clutter. It also highlights the ORP (Optimal Recognition Point) — the natural focus point in each word. Free, no ads, no data collection.…
Jun 2026 · speed-reader.pro · its alternatives →
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Readfast▲3
I built a minamalistic RSVP reader that lets you paste articles from X, substack etc and read using RSVP. With the app I have 2x how fast I can read. Check it out and let me know if you have any feedback.
Jan 2026 · readfast.co · its alternatives →
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Read 💩 Faster▲192
Speed read articles w/o compromising your comprehension
2019 · its alternatives →
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Fready▲203
Spend less time reading online.
2020 · fready.co · its alternatives →
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Wordex▲136
Read a book per day with speed reading
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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SpeedReeder.com ▲9
Introducing a better, faster way to read.
2024 · its alternatives →
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YouReadFast▲6
Read 3x faster with enhanced comprehension
Jan 2026 · youreadfast.com · its alternatives →
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Flash▲203
A speed reading web app
2018 · flash.vercel.app · its alternatives →
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Glyphi: Speed Reader▲85
An RSVP reader for books, PDFs, articles & webpages
Aug 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Readsy▲155
Auto-highlighted text for faster reading
2022 · its alternatives →
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12min Reading▲179
Your free habit builder for reading
2018 · 12min.com · its alternatives →
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HyperRead: Read 3x Faster▲4
Boost productivity with hyper fast reading and comprehension
Feb 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Flash-Read▲4
A web app that will help you read fast upto 400-500 wpm!
2022 · simplekind.github.io · its alternatives →
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FastReadi▲5
books, reading, Speed read PDFs, study, RSVP
Jan 2026 · fastreadi.com · its alternatives →
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Readerr▲3
Read 3x faster with RSVP & ORP speed reading
Jul 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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ReadKinetic – a free, local-first speed reader for your own books▲105
Open the ReadKinetic speed reader. Import an EPUB, PDF, or paste text and read with RSVP — entirely in your browser, no signup, works offline.
Jul 2026 · readkinetic.com · its alternatives →
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Blitzr▲1
Read faster, stay focused
Apr 2026 · blitzr.web.app · its alternatives →
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Read Between The Lines▲82
Train to read faster by using your peripheral vision
2018 · its alternatives →
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WoRD▲7
Read faster with RSVP, now with a reading arcade
Jul 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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ReadFast▲9
Absorb Books in Minutes
Dec 2025 · readfastai.com · its alternatives →
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Reading Pointer▲81
Reader mode meets speed reading
2020 · its alternatives →
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Readinshort▲119
Read the key insights from your favourite books in minutes.
2021 · its alternatives →
24
Well Read▲12
Speed Reading with AI Tools
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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