Alexandria

How is Alexandria different from Pocket or Readwise?

Pocket saves articles. Readwise organizes highlights. Neither one helps you actually remember what you read. Alexandria does all three in one app: read with word-by-word audio, save highlights as you go, and review them with spaced repetition so the knowledge sticks.

Is this good for people with ADHD or reading difficulties?

Yes. Hearing and seeing words at the same time engages two channels at once, which makes it harder for your attention to drift. The highlighting follows your ears, so your eyes know exactly where to be. A lot of users with focus issues find they finish things they'd normally abandon.

How does Alexandria compare to Speechify or NaturalReader?

Speechify is built for high-volume listening and charges for premium voices. NaturalReader is older, with a clunkier interface and an outdated feature set. Alexandria is designed for understanding, not just consumption: word-by-word highlighting follows the audio so your eyes and ears stay in sync, and saved highlights flow into spaced-repetition reviews so you actually remember what you read.

What formats does Alexandria support?

Web articles and newsletters via the Chrome extension. It works on any web page on desktop. PDFs are supported through the web app (app.alexandria.live). More formats are in progress.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. Alexandria is free to use with generous limits. No credit card required. Premium neural voices are included on the free tier. The free plan covers word-by-word highlighting and saving highlights. Premium plans unlock additional features including advanced spaced repetition review.