Instapaper Alternative: Link Crypt
If you’re exploring Instapaper alternatives, here’s the honest bit: Link Crypt is not a reading app. We’re a link organizer built around tags and fast search.
Instapaper focuses on beautiful reading and article formatting. Link Crypt focuses on finding and organizing what you saved. If your workflow is “save now, read wherever, and resurface later,” Link Crypt is a perfect complement—or a simple alternative. Migrating from Pocket? Export your links and import them in minutes.
- Fast, accurate search across title, description, domain, and tags
- Personal tagging system with colors and descriptions
- Simple, distraction‑free list for links (we don't reformat pages)
- Works great on desktop and mobile
Affordable Alternative to Instapaper Premium
Link Crypt Pricing
$3.99 per month
$19.99 per year
Instapaper Premium
$5.99 per month
$59.99 per year
Save 33% on monthly plans or 67% on annual plans compared to Instapaper Premium
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Link Crypt different from Instapaper?
Instapaper focuses on beautiful reading experiences and article formatting. Link Crypt focuses on powerful link organization with advanced tagging and search. If you need to save links and resurface them later using tags, domains, or keywords, Link Crypt excels. If you want to read formatted articles in a clean reading interface, Instapaper is better. Link Crypt is ideal for users who save links for research, work, or organization rather than immediate reading.
Can I import my Instapaper bookmarks to Link Crypt?
Yes. Export your Instapaper library from instapaper.com/user settings (Download .CSV file in the Export section), then import to Link Crypt by selecting "Instapaper CSV Export" in the import tool. All your links, titles, descriptions, tags, and save dates are preserved.
Does Link Crypt offer advanced search like Instapaper?
Yes, Link Crypt offers more powerful search capabilities than Instapaper. You can search by
tag:ai, domain:github.com, title:tutorial, description, or combine multiple filters like tag:javascript domain:github.com. The search syntax allows precise filtering across your entire library instantly.Is Link Crypt a good alternative for Pocket users looking for better organization?
Yes. Link Crypt was built specifically with Pocket refugees in mind. It preserves the organizational features Pocket users loved (unlimited tagging, fast search, simple interface) while adding enhanced privacy (no social features, full data export) and more powerful search syntax. Import your Pocket export directly and your tags are preserved.
How much does Link Crypt cost compared to Instapaper?
Link Crypt is significantly more affordable than Instapaper Premium. Link Crypt costs $3.99 per month or $19.99 per year, while Instapaper Premium costs $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year. That means Link Crypt saves you 33% on monthly plans and 67% on annual plans compared to Instapaper.
Is Link Crypt a cheap alternative to Instapaper?
Yes. Link Crypt is an affordable Instapaper alternative at $3.99/month or $19.99/year—significantly cheaper than Instapaper Premium which costs $5.99/month or $59.99/year. With Link Crypt you get powerful link organization, advanced tagging, and search capabilities at a fraction of the cost of Instapaper Premium.