Comparison
Readwise alternative with universal capture and MCP
Readwise is beloved by readers for syncing highlights from Kindle, articles, and PDFs, then resurfacing them. CapturedIt shares the highlight philosophy but expands it: capture any type of content from any device, then search and query it with AI in ChatGPT or Claude.
How Readwise and CapturedIt compare
Readwise is for reading workflows. CapturedIt is for general knowledge workers who need to capture from browsers, apps, screenshots, voice memos, and files — then make it all searchable and usable in AI assistants.
| Feature | CapturedIt | Readwise |
|---|---|---|
| Kindle highlights | Email or manual | Automatic sync |
| Article highlights | Yes (extension) | Yes (extension) |
| PDF highlights | Upload PDFs | Upload + sync |
| Screenshot capture | Yes (desktop) | No |
| Voice memos | Yes | No |
| File capture | Yes | Limited |
| Spaced repetition | No | Yes (Readwise) |
| AI summaries | Yes | Yes (Readwise Reader) |
| Semantic search | Yes (Pro+) | Full-text only |
| API / MCP | REST + MCP (Vault) | API available |
| Export to Obsidian | Via API/scripts | Native |
| Pricing | Free–$19.99/mo | $4.49–$10.99/mo |
How to switch from Readwise
- 1
Continue using Readwise for reading
If your primary need is Kindle and article highlights, Readwise remains excellent.
- 2
Add CapturedIt for everything else
Use CapturedIt to capture screenshots, voice memos, files, and browser content that Readwise does not handle.
- 3
Query from ChatGPT
With Vault, connect both libraries via their respective APIs for comprehensive AI-powered recall.
FAQ
▶Should I switch from Readwise?
▶Can CapturedIt sync my Kindle highlights?
▶Does CapturedIt have spaced repetition?
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