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Legibilize vs OnlyRead

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Legibilize compared with OnlyRead
Detail LegibilizeOnlyRead logo OnlyRead
What it doesRead articles without ads and convert text to audio Read-only mode for AI browser agents
StageNot given MVP
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingMonthly: $3.99/mo with unlimited URL clean rendering, full device native audio player, high-priority parsing, and ad-blocking updates. Annual: $35.00/yr with everything in the monthly plan plus infinite processing loops, locked-in pricing protection, and bypass processing queues. Free: $0/month, open source with bring-your-own-model key. Pro: Free during early access with 1,000 judged requests; $5/month when paid tier launches.
Key features
  • Remove ads and popups from web pages
  • Convert article text to audio speech
  • Local processing with no external APIs
  • Support for multiple languages
  • Typographic optimization to reduce eye strain
  • Dark mode and light mode themes
  • Blocks write, post, delete and purchase operations
  • Works with any Chromium browser and AI agent
  • App-specific rules and request classification
  • Open source codebase
  • Central control across multiple browsers (Pro)
  • One-link agent browser setup (Pro)
  • No API key required (Pro)
  • Per-account usage limits with fail-closed behavior
  • Tested on 1,000+ real tasks
What makes it different
  • Processes everything locally on your device with zero API latency
  • Data stays on your device, not sent to external servers
  • Free daily cleaning pass for articles
  • Uses native device text-to-speech without third-party APIs
  • Reduces accidental changes by AI agents without eliminating access to read data
  • Open source with full code transparency
  • Fail-closed design for unclassified requests
  • Tested against real AI agent tasks on major websites
  • Fully managed Pro option with no setup required
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)60
Referring domains (Majestic)20

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