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textlog vs Readlink

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textlog compared with Readlink
Detailtextlog logo textlog Readlink
What it doesThe quieter social microblogging platform. A social reading app for organizing your library, discovering books, and sharing ideas with curious readers
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: Tracking your library and your reading, stats, Discover and the feed. Premium: Optional subscription available in the app with features including advanced reading stats, unlimited shelves, unlimited AI reading chats, AI assistants (20 actions a day free, unlimited on Premium), AI index scannin
Key features
  • 500 character note limit
  • Hashtag and mention support
  • Follow people and hashtags
  • Markdown formatting support
  • No likes, karma or follower counts
  • Public profiles and content
  • Account data download and deletion
  • Conversations and threaded replies
  • Polls, quizzes and todos
  • Code execution and LaTeX support
  • Page-by-page reading tracker
  • Book barcode scanner
  • Goodreads library import
  • AI reading chats
  • Social feed for book discussions
  • Reader matching
  • Half-star ratings
  • Private notes and highlights
  • In-app PDF reader
What makes it different
  • Intentionally small design without engagement tricks or performance pressure
  • 500 character limit keeps communication focused and quick
  • Fiscally hosted by Open Source Europe with public finances
  • Free to join with optional donations
  • Community focused on respectful interaction
  • Built specifically for non-fiction readers with curated recommendations and discussion tuned to non-fiction
  • AI features connect insights across your personal books and notes
  • Reader matching against 300+ curated celebrity libraries
  • Highlights and notes stay linked to chapters for long-term reference
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)7 no change since last check12 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)64
Citation Flow (Majestic)3114
Referring domains (Majestic)37314

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