Instapaper alternative
An Instapaper alternative that keeps the whole article.
FetchMark saves a permanent, searchable copy of everything you want to read later — text and images — so your library outlives the websites it came from.
No credit card · All Pro features unlocked during Open Beta
Why people look for an Instapaper alternative
Instapaper is a well-loved, simple reader. People usually go looking for something else for one of three reasons: they want a copy of the article that will not vanish, they want to search everything they have ever saved, or they want their bookmarks and their reading in the same place.
FetchMark is built around that first reason. When you save a page, it stores the readable article and its images as your own copy — not just a link to someone else's website.
What you get with FetchMark
Everything is designed for saving now and reading properly later.
- Permanent article copies with archived images, so dead links do not cost you the article.
- Full-text search across your whole library.
- A clean reader with highlights, notes and listen-to-article audio.
- Short AI summaries that help you decide what deserves a full read.
- Separate Bookmarks for quick links and a Library for full articles.
- Public reading lists you can share with anyone.
- Save from the web app, the Chrome extension, or by forwarding links to your private FetchMark email address.
- Export everything as Markdown whenever you like.
Switching takes a few minutes
Download your Instapaper export, open FetchMark's import page and upload the file. You can import up to 1,000 links at a time. Links that only work as bookmarks — for example pages behind a login — are kept as bookmarks so nothing is lost.
Where Instapaper may still suit you
If you only want a lightweight reading queue and never revisit old articles, Instapaper does that job well. FetchMark is for people who treat their saved reading as an archive they want to keep and search for years.
Frequently asked questions
Is FetchMark a good Instapaper alternative?
Yes, if you want a read-it-later app that keeps a permanent copy of every article. FetchMark saves the readable text and images, so your library survives when the original page changes or disappears.
Can I search the full text of my saved articles?
Yes. FetchMark searches every word of every archived article, not only titles and tags, and search also works offline on articles your device has already cached.
Can I move my Instapaper articles to FetchMark?
Export your Instapaper library as HTML or CSV, then upload it on FetchMark's import page. FetchMark brings in the links and archives the articles it can reach.
Does FetchMark work offline?
Yes. Articles you open while online are stored on your device, so you can read, browse your lists and search without a connection.
How much does FetchMark cost?
FetchMark is free during Open Beta with every Pro feature unlocked. No credit card is needed to start.