ReplayGlows vs Readwise Reader
Readwise Reader is a reading app for articles, PDFs, EPUBs, newsletters and YouTube. ReplayGlows is built for learning from YouTube videos. Here is how they compare, with the source behind each Readwise claim.
Readwise Reader is broader for reading: it saves articles, PDFs, EPUBs, newsletters and YouTube videos in one app, with highlights that sync to Readwise and your note apps. ReplayGlows focuses on the video: notes tied to the moment, study cards and focused playlists.
Feature by feature
Only features both tools can be compared on. Each Readwise cell links to its official source.
| Feature | ReplayGlows | Readwise Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Timestamped notes on videos | Yes Notes saved at the exact moment of a YouTube video | Partial Highlight the YouTube transcript in Reader; timestamps are not described [1] |
| Transcript | Yes When YouTube provides captions | Partial Transcript highlighting in Reader; caption use is not described [1] |
| AI summaries of videos | Partial Pro; uses your own OpenRouter or Cerebras key | Partial Ghostreader AI reading assistant; YouTube summaries are not described [1] |
| Study cards or review with spaced repetition | Yes Study cards from video moments | Yes Daily Review of highlights by email or app, using spaced repetition [1][2] |
| Search your saved notes | Yes Keyword filter on the Notes page | Yes Full-text search across your library [1] |
| Playlists or collections | Yes Up to 3 playlists on the free plan | Partial Organize with tags and notes; playlists are not described [2] |
| Export notes | Partial Chrome extension exports Markdown or JSON; web note export is part of Pro | Yes Export highlights to Notion, Obsidian and more; every highlight as Markdown [1][2] |
| Sync to Notion or Obsidian | No Not offered | Yes Export to Notion, Obsidian and other note apps [2] |
| Articles, PDFs and EPUBs | No Built for YouTube | Yes Articles, PDFs, EPUBs, newsletters, RSS and YouTube [1] |
| Mobile apps | No Web app and Chrome extension | Yes iOS and Android apps [1] |
| Browser extension | Partial Chrome extension; public install being prepared | Yes Extensions for Chrome, Firefox and Safari [1] |
| Free plan | Yes 10 videos, 50 notes per video, 3 playlists | No |
Choose Readwise Reader if
- you read articles, PDFs, EPUBs or newsletters alongside videos
- you want highlights synced to Obsidian, Notion or other note apps
- you want reading apps for iOS, Android, Mac or Windows
- you are happy with a paid plan after a 30-day trial
Choose ReplayGlows if
- most of your learning happens in YouTube videos
- you want notes that reopen the video at the exact moment
- you want study cards built from video moments
- you want a free plan with the limits shown on our pricing page
Pricing, as stated on each official site
- ReplayGlows
- Free: 10 videos, 50 notes per video, 3 playlists and 50 study cards (10 per video). Pro: $8/month or $72/year (50% off for students and teachers).
- Readwise Reader
- 30-day free trial, then the Full plan, which includes Reader: $9.99 a month billed annually, or $12.99 a month billed monthly (USD). A Lite plan without Reader is also listed.
Sources
Official pages used for every Readwise fact on this page. Last checked: 15 October 2026.
- Readwise Reader page: https://readwise.io/read
- Readwise pricing page: https://readwise.io/pricing
Questions about Readwise Reader
Does Readwise Reader play YouTube videos?
Yes. According to its official page, Reader lets you watch YouTube videos and highlight the transcript.
How much is Readwise Reader after the trial?
On the Full plan, which includes Reader: $9.99 a month billed annually, or $12.99 a month billed monthly, as stated on readwise.io/pricing.
Can ReplayGlows do what Reader does?
Not fully. ReplayGlows does not handle articles, PDFs, EPUBs or Kindle highlights, and has no integration with Notion, Obsidian or Readwise. It is built around learning from YouTube.
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