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24 alternatives to Smart Reader

Read Smart. Listen Effortlessly. Stay Focused.

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

1. 1
   Clearly▲177

   A simple, distraction free reader for Chrome

   2018 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Reader Mode▲405

   Remove clutter and ads from any article. Instantly ⚡

   2019 · readermode.io · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Just Read▲213

   Reader view for web browsers

   2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Mercury Reader▲214

   Clear the clutter from your articles. Instantly.

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Reader Mode Premium▲314

   Read, highlight and annotate the web without distractions

   2020 · readermode.io · its alternatives →

6. 6
   7reads▲119

   A minimal mindful reading list for Google Chrome.

   2020 · 7reads.vercel.app · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Reader Mode 2.0▲332

   Read, highlight and annotate the web without distractions

   2025 · readermode.io · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Zen Reader▲142

   For ADHD minds who crave focus

   2025 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Fready▲203

   Spend less time reading online.

   2020 · fready.co · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Smart Chrome Tabs▲105

    Smart tab grouping for a clutter-free browsing experience

    2024 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Text Fish▲139

    Skip Paywalls, Read Peacefully

    2020 · text.fish · its alternatives →

12. 12
    The Reader Extension▲80

    A Chrome extension that makes you read what you save

    2018 · rukshn.github.io · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Quiet Reader (Mac)▲83

    Read articles + text blocks (any app) distraction free.

    2022 · quietreader.app · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Readup▲80

    Track and improve your online reading habits.

    2019 · readup.org · its alternatives →

15. 15
    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 →

16. 16
    Reader▲113

    Sign up today and find your next great read on Reader

    2023 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Spreed▲66

    Speed reading in Chrome

    2014 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    PageNow▲87

    Share what you are reading in real-time with your friends

    2022 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Sharpen▲91

    Keep your brain awake and stimulated with every new tab

    2017 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Reeader - Minimal reader for Chrome▲6

    Read the web in your style.

    2018 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Speechify Reader▲83

    Read smarter, not harder with this text-to-speech reader

    2022 · speechify.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Readup▲118

    A social platform that incentivizes deep, focused reading

    2020 · readup.org · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Rocket Reads▲147

    A simpler alternative to Goodreads

    2015 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Savory▲61

    Savory lets you finish your reading list.

    2023 · getsavory.co · its alternatives →

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