If you’ve been using Pocket to save articles, videos, or links for later, you’re not alone. For years, it’s been one of the most popular tools for keeping content organized across devices. But now, big changes are coming: Pocket will officially shut down on July 8, 2025.
That means it’s time to start looking for a new home for your saved content. Whether you’re after a minimalist reading list, a powerful bookmarking system, or a more visual workspace, there are plenty of great options out there.
In this post, we’ll walk you through the 8 best alternatives to Pocket—and show you how to add all of them to Rambox so you can manage your tools in one place.
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When and why is Pocket shutting down?
Pocket will officially shut down on July 8, 2025. From that date on, the app will no longer be available, and Pocket will switch to export-only mode, allowing users to download their saved content before everything is permanently deleted.
So, why is Pocket shutting down? The team behind the app says it’s all about changing user behavior. Over the years, the way people consume content online has evolved, and Mozilla (Pocket’s parent company) has decided to shift its focus toward new projects that better match today’s browsing habits.
What will happen to my Pocket account?
Your Pocket account will stay active until July 8, 2025. Until then, you’ll still be able to save and view content as usual. After that date, Pocket will enter export-only mode, meaning you won’t be able to use the app or browser extensions to save or read content anymore—but you’ll still have time to export everything you’ve saved.
From July 8 to October 8, 2025, you’ll be able to access a special export page to download all your data. That includes your reading list, archive, favorites, notes, and highlights. After October 8, all Pocket accounts and user data will be permanently deleted—even if you haven’t taken any action. You don’t need to delete your account manually; Pocket will handle it automatically.
If you’ve connected other apps or tools to Pocket using its API, keep in mind that those connections will also stop working after October 8. No data can be saved, loaded, or updated through the API beyond that point, so it’s important to export your content before the deadline.
Here’s a quick timeline of the key dates:
- May 22, 2025: Pocket will be removed from app stores. You won’t be able to sign up or purchase Premium anymore.
- July 8, 2025: Pocket shuts down and enters export-only mode.
- October 8, 2025: Last day to export your saved items. After this, everything will be deleted.
If you’re a Premium subscriber, here’s what you need to know:
- Monthly plans will stop renewing after May 22. You’ll keep your Premium features until the end of your current billing cycle. No refunds will be issued.
- Annual plans will be automatically canceled on July 8. You’ll receive a prorated refund to your original payment method—no action is required.
The best 8 alternatives to Pocket
Now that you know exactly how long you can keep using your Pocket account, it’s time to explore the best alternatives—so you can keep enjoying everything Pocket used to offer.
Below, we’ve rounded up 8 top alternatives to Pocket and what makes each one unique. Bonus: all of these apps are available on Rambox.
Rambox is a workspace simplifier that lets you bring all your favorite apps together in one place. Want to save an article and write about it later? With Rambox, you can have your read-it-later app (Pocket or any alternative), your writing tool (like Word), and even ChatGPT—all in the same interface. Switch between apps with a single click or use split-screen mode to design your own custom workspace layout.
No more jumping between tabs or cluttered desktop apps. Try Rambox for free—just sign up, download the app, and start simplifying your workflow today.
1. Instapaper
If what you’ll miss most about Pocket is its clean design and focus on reading, Instapaper is the closest match out there. It keeps things simple: you save articles from anywhere—via browser extension, mobile app, or even RSS—and read them later in a minimalist, distraction-free layout.
Source: Instapaper.com
Instapaper brings a few nice extras to the table too. You can customize your reading view, highlight text, and even add notes to your highlights—something Pocket didn’t offer. All your highlights and notes stay neatly organized, so they’re easy to revisit anytime.
Another plus? Instapaper works offline, so it’s great for reading on the go. You can also send articles straight to your Kindle or speed through them using the app’s unique one-word-at-a-time reading mode.
Instapaper has a free version, but upgrading to Instapaper Premium ($5.99/month or $59.99/year) gives you full-text search, unlimited notes, and text-to-speech functionality.
2. Raindrop
If Pocket helped you stay on top of everything you wanted to read, Raindrop takes that to the next level—with more structure, better organization, and a super polished interface.
Source: Raindrop.io
Raindrop isn’t just a place to save links. You can organize your content into collections, tag everything for quick access, and even write notes on each bookmark. It also offers a clean reading mode and supports collaboration, making it a great option for both personal use and shared projects.
One big plus for ex-Pocket users: Raindrop lets you import your Pocket saves with just a few clicks, so the transition is smooth and quick.
It’s free to start, and the Pro plan ($28/year) unlocks premium features like AI-generated tags, reminders, and permanent page archiving—perfect if you want full control over your content.
3. Milanote
If you’re more of a visual thinker, Milanote offers a totally different take on the read-it-later concept. Instead of traditional lists or folders, Milanote works like a digital pinboard—letting you drag and drop saved links, images, and notes into beautiful, flexible boards.
Source: Milanote.com
It’s not really designed for reading long articles later, but it shines when you’re collecting ideas or doing creative planning. Think mood boards, project outlines, or research collages. The web clipper makes it easy to grab anything from the web and drop it straight into a board.
Milanote is especially useful if your saved content is part of something bigger—like planning a design project, writing an article, or brainstorming ideas. If Pocket was your storage space, Milanote is more like your creative workspace.
4. Feedly
If your Pocket habit is all about keeping up with the latest articles, Feedly might be your perfect match. Instead of saving content one article at a time, Feedly lets you follow your favorite websites, blogs, and newsletters—so everything new comes straight to you.
Source: Docs.feedly.com
It’s an RSS reader at heart, but much more powerful than it sounds. You can organize sources into folders, read full-text articles (when available), and even use AI filters to highlight the content that matters most to you.
The mobile app and web version are both super smooth, and the free plan covers up to 100 sources—more than enough for casual reading. If you want advanced features like newsletters, search, and automation, the Pro plan starts at $8/month.
5. OneNote
If you’re already using Microsoft apps for work or school, OneNote could be a great way to take over your Pocket routine—without adding another app to your mix.
With the OneNote Web Clipper, you can save full articles, simplified text, or just snippets straight into your notebooks. Everything you save becomes part of your existing notes and projects, so there’s no need to jump between tools.
Source: Support.microsoft.com
OneNote stands out for its flexible page layout—you can write, drag images, draw, or arrange content however it makes sense to you. That makes it especially useful if your saved articles usually lead to ideas, planning, or deeper research.
Best of all? OneNote’s core features are free, and if you’re using Microsoft 365, it’s already included.
6. Evernote
Evernote is much more than just a note-taking app—it’s a full-on system for organizing everything you want to remember or work on. If you’re looking for a way to turn saved articles into research, plans, or creative ideas, this is a strong Pocket replacement.
One of its most useful tools is the Evernote Web Clipper, a browser extension that lets you save content from the web directly into your Evernote notebooks. You can clip entire articles, simplified text, or even just screenshots—and everything stays neatly stored with your notes.
Source: Evernote.com
Inside Evernote, you can tag, search, and organize all your content however you like. It even scans text inside images, so finding what you saved is always fast and easy. Whether you’re gathering reading material for a project or just keeping track of things that inspire you, Evernote gives you the structure to actually use what you save.
You can start with the free plan, or upgrade to the Personal plan from $14.99/month for more notes, notebooks, and device sync.
7. Notion
If reading is just the first step in your workflow—and you like to tag, comment, organize, or even build a system around the content you save—then Notion might be the perfect replacement for Pocket.
Source: Notion.com
Notion goes beyond simple note-taking. It’s a full digital workspace where you can collect, sort, and actually do something with the articles you save. Using the web clipper, you can pull in content from any webpage, and then turn it into a reading list, a research database, a content plan, or even a shared archive for your team.
Everything in Notion is built with flexible blocks—so you can mix text, images, bookmarks, checklists, videos, and more on a single page. That means you can save an article, write a quick note about why it matters, tag it for future reference, and even add related media—all in one place.
Working with others? Notion also makes it easy to collaborate: share pages, leave comments, assign tasks, and build knowledge together.
And if you need help making sense of everything you save, Notion AI (available as a paid add-on) can summarize long notes, pull out action items, or answer questions about your content—right inside your workspace.
Want to dive deeper into this tool? Don’t miss our complete Notion review.
8. Inoreader
If your reading list tends to grow fast and cover a bunch of different topics, Inoreader might be just what you need. It’s a powerful RSS reader that feels more like a personal research assistant than a basic “read later” app.
Source: Inoreader.com
Right from the start, Inoreader lets you follow up to 150 sources, organize them into folders, and tag articles as you go. It even includes search—yes, even on the free plan—so you can easily find that one article you forgot to finish last week.
What really sets Inoreader apart is how customizable it is. You can create advanced rules to automatically filter or highlight content, skip what you don’t care about, and surface exactly what matters. And if you like variety, you can also follow newsletters, YouTube channels, and even Facebook Pages, all in one place.
Just note: the free plan includes ads in your feeds. If you want an ad-free experience and more features, you can upgrade to a paid plan.
How to add all these Pocket alternatives to Rambox
Already found your favorite Pocket alternative? With Rambox, you can keep your reading tools, note-taking apps, and productivity platforms all in one place—no more jumping between browser tabs or cluttering your desktop with separate apps.
Here’s how to add any of the tools from this list to your Rambox workspace:
- Click the “+ Add an app or workspace” button on your main panel.
- Type the name of the app (like Instapaper, Notion, or Raindrop) into the search bar and select it from the list of predefined services.
- Customize the app settings—enable OS notifications, app sounds, assign a specific profile, and more.
And that’s it! You’re ready to read, organize, and work smarter with your favorite Pocket alternative—right from your Rambox interface.
Try Rambox for free—just sign up, download the app, and start simplifying your workflow today.
