Mozilla has declared that it will close Pocket, its widely-used read-it-later application, on July 8, 2025. This indicates that unless the Digg acquisition offer materializes, its users will need to seek an alternative read-it-later app by that date.
If this pertains to you, here are five possible substitutes, though I’m aware none will truly fill the Pocket-shaped void in your heart.
### 1. Instapaper
[Instapaper](https://www.instapaper.com/) has been in existence nearly as long as Pocket, with origins tracing back to 2008. Initially created by Marco Arment, it changed ownership a few times before becoming independently operated once again under Instant Paper, Inc.
The application features a clean, distraction-free interface with capabilities for offline reading, text highlighting, and customizable text settings. As a former Pocket user, you might appreciate the app’s speed-reading mode, note-taking features, and seamless synchronization across devices.
**Availability:** iOS, iPadOS, Android, web, Kindle.
**Price:** Free tier available. Premium plan for $5.99/month or $59.99/year.
### 2. Raindrop.io
Established in 2013, [Raindrop.io](https://raindrop.io/) started as a modern bookmarking solution and has consistently transformed into a comprehensive cross-platform content manager. It’s particularly favored by power users seeking more than what standard read-it-later apps typically claim to provide.
Raindrop.io manages not only articles but also images, videos, and PDFs. It supports collaboration and public page creation and includes a browser web clipper. Additionally, it can integrate and sync bookmarks from RSS, Alfred, Dropbox, Evernote, and more in both directions.
**Availability:** iOS, iPadOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux, web.
**Price:** Free tier available. Premium plan for $3/month or $28/year.
### 3. Readwise Reader
[Reader](https://readwise.io/read) is a newer offering from the team behind Readwise, a service designed to assist users in rediscovering and retaining highlights from books, articles, and notes. Unlike most read-it-later apps, Reader focuses on extended reads and overall knowledge management.
It imports highlights from Pocket, Instapaper, Kindle, and can also manage PDFs, RSS feeds, newsletters, and even YouTube transcripts. Notes and highlights sync back to Readwise, making it ideal for researchers or anyone wishing to recall their readings.
**Availability:** iOS, iPadOS, macOS (via web app), Android, web.
**Price:** Included with Readwise subscription. $12.99/month or $119.88/year after free trial.
### 4. Matter
[Matter](https://getmatter.com) was introduced in 2021 and aims to be a premium reading hub by bringing together newsletters, articles, and other long-form content into a single application. It’s visually polished and designed with mobile-first readers in mind.
Matter allows for text highlighting, audio narration of saved content, and integrations with tools such as Notion and Readwise. It also enables you to follow specific authors, transforming your inbox into a curated reading feed. Pocket users who depended on newsletter subscriptions will find Matter particularly attractive.
**Availability:** iOS, iPadOS, web
**Price:** Free tier available. Premium plan for $14.99/month or $77.99/year.
### 5. GoodLinks
[GoodLinks](https://goodlinks.app) is a privacy-centric read-it-later application specifically created for Apple platforms. Developed by indie creator Ngoc Luu, it aims to deliver a “clean reading experience,” eliminating distractions from pages and concentrating on the content.
The application prioritizes privacy, as it does not sync with third-party services or scrutinize your reading habits. All information remains local or in your iCloud. You can tag articles, read offline, and utilize shortcuts on iOS and macOS.
**Availability:** iOS, iPadOS, macOS
**Price:** One-time purchase of $9.99, with IAP for tipping and an “Annual Feature Upgrade.”
Ultimately, there is no flawless read-it-later application. Pocket wasn’t perfect, just as Instapaper isn’t. The challenge is to find the app that better aligns with your preferences (and hope it remains available).
If you have additional suggestions, apps, or platforms that could serve as good Pocket alternatives, please share them in the comments.
