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Nook vs OnlyRead

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Nook compared with OnlyRead
DetailNook logo NookOnlyRead logo OnlyRead
What it doesA Chrome extension that helps you stay focused, keep your place, and finish reading articles Read-only mode for AI browser agents
StageNot given MVP
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFree trial Freemium
PricingFree trial with full access to all features, no credit card required. After trial: $5/month or $39/year. 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
  • Autopace: guided reading that moves at your rhythm
  • Bionic reading mode for faster word recognition
  • Paragraph and line chunking to break down text walls
  • Seven specialized fonts including OpenDyslexic, Lexend, and Atkinson Hyperlegible
  • Calm background colors to reduce eye strain
  • Distraction-free reading mode
  • Works on any website, EPUB, or PDF
  • No ads or interruptions
  • Reading progress syncs across devices
  • 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
  • Built specifically for ADHD brains, not generic readers
  • Research-backed features grounded in peer-reviewed studies
  • Every feature designed to reduce mental effort, not add to it
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Cancel anytime with no questions asked
  • 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)2 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)40
Citation Flow (Majestic)230
Referring domains (Majestic)140

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