Instapaper vs Readwise Reader

Readwise Reader takes the higher SoftwareScore, 80 to 78. That's close enough that fit matters more than the number.

Instapaper pulls ahead on Ease and Value (Ease 9 vs 7), which makes it the stronger pick for people who want something simple.

Readwise Reader pulls ahead on Highlights and Capture (Highlights 10 vs 7), which makes it the stronger pick for undefined.

The clearest divide is Highlights (Instapaper 7, Readwise Reader 10). If that axis is central to how you work, let it settle the choice.

On price, Instapaper has a usable free tier (Free · $5.99/mo) while Readwise Reader is From $9.99/mo, often enough to break a close call.