Best Pocket alternative before it shuts down
Pocket is shutting down—import your Pocket bookmarks into MaxAI, the top AI-powered Pocket alternative. Secure, fast, and seamless migration in minutes.
Drop zip or csv file here to import
How to export your Pocket saves and import to MaxAI?
STEP 1
Export from Pocket
Go to getpocket.com/export and confirm your email address.
Click "Export csv file" A zip containing your full archive (articles, tags, notes, read/unread flags) will arrive via email within 24 hours.
STEP 2
Prepare your export file
Download the zip (or raw csv) from your email and leave it intact.
Store it in an easily accessible location on your device.
STEP 3
Upload to MaxAI
Drag your Pocket csv/zip into the area above (or click "Choose Files").
MaxAI will extract every tag, timestamp, read/unread flag, and note, then index full text for instant AI-driven queries.
Pocket is shutting down
Date: May 2025 (announced by Pocket)
Pocket—Mozilla’s popular "save-for-later" service—will stop accepting new saves in June 2025, and all user data (articles, highlights, tags, notes, profiles) will be permanently deleted on October 8, 2025. If you’ve amassed hundreds or thousands of bookmarks complete with tags and annotations, you risk losing years of research and reading unless you export now.
Why migrate immediately?
Preserve every tag, timestamp, and note in your library.
Avoid manual rebuilding—exporting ensures a fully intact migration.
Choose a new "Pocket alternative" that retains metadata, offers AI enhancements, and provides enterprise-grade security.
MaxAI: the ultimate AI-powered Pocket alternative
What is MaxAI?
Not just a bookmarking tool—an AI-powered reading and knowledge assistant
Manage and explore everything easily in My knowledge base
Generates summaries and extracts key highlights automatically
Lets you chat with your archive and ask context-aware questions
Enables secure collaboration—all in one platform
Key features of MaxAI
Organize your saved links
Manage and read everything from the My knowledge base section in MaxAI.
AI-powered summaries
Click "Summarize" on any item for a concise, AI-generated overview—complete with citations.
Chat with your saves
Ask MaxAI questions about your saves, request topic overviews, or even generate research briefs.
Seamless migration
MaxAI automatically parses your tags, favorites and notes from Pocket—and recreates them in folders and structured views. No manual cleanup needed.
Cross-device sync and security
Your data is securely stored in MaxAI's cloud, accessible anytime via our web app and browser extension.
Built to grow
We're continuously adding more Pocket-like features to MaxAI—so your transition feels smooth, but your experience becomes smarter, faster, and more powerful.
Why MaxAI beats other pocket alternatives
If preserving the full fidelity of your Pocket archive—and unlocking transformative AI-driven features—is important to you, MaxAI stands head and shoulders above every other option.
Effortless migration
One click to import your entire Pocket archive, tags and all—no manual work or third-party scripts required.
AI at its core
Generate summaries, highlights, and conversational retrieval from day one. No other read-later app offers built-in AI that works on your data.
Top-tier security
End-to-end encryption ensures your private library remains private—unlike many alternatives that store plaintext bookmarks in the cloud.
All-in-one platform
Save, read, organize, summarize, and chat with your bookmarks in a single dashboard. No context switching, no multiple apps.
Other Pocket alternatives
Below are eight additional services to consider if your needs are minimal or if you prefer an existing ecosystem. None of these tools, however, can match MaxAI's seamless import and AI-powered capabilities.
Microsoft OneNote
A flexible note-taking app within Microsoft 365—ideal for text, images, and voice notes in a hierarchical notebook system.
Strengths
Native integration with Word, Outlook, and Teams.
Freehand drawing and stylus support on Windows and Mac.
Robust tagging, searching, and page/section hierarchy.
Limitations for read-later
No dedicated offline reading mode for saved articles.
No built-in CSV import from Pocket—requires manual clipping via Web Clipper.
Best suited for users already deep into Microsoft 365 who want to combine article saves with broader research notebooks.
Notion
An all-in-one workspace combining notes, databases, and task management. Many users build custom "Reading list" databases.
Strengths
Highly customizable database templates (status, tags, priority, etc.).
Relational linking between articles, projects, and meeting notes.
Built-in Web Clipper can save pages directly into Notion.
Limitations for read-later
No true offline reading mode or distraction-free view.
Web Clipper frequently saves pages as simplified blocks rather than full articles.
Manual organization required—no direct Pocket CSV import.
Safari Reading List
Apple's built-in read-later feature in Safari (macOS/iOS).
Strengths
One-tap saving inside Safari.
Automatic offline sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud.
Limitations for read-later
No tagging, no advanced search, no AI enhancements.
Cannot import existing Pocket data—strictly a minimalist offline queue for Apple users.
Chrome Reading List
Google Chrome's native "Reading List" (requires enabling a Chrome flag in some versions).
Strengths
Built into Chrome—no extensions needed.
"Unread" and "Pages You've Read" filters for simple organization.
Syncs across devices linked to your Google account.
Limitations for read-later
Extremely basic—no tags or AI functionality.
No way to import Pocket CSV. Suitable only for casual, lightweight saving.
Feedly
An RSS feed aggregator often repurposed as a read-later by subscribing to sites and saving individual posts.
Strengths
Aggregate hundreds of RSS sources into a single feed.
"Save for Later" button to bookmark posts in your feed.
AI assistant "Leo" filters noise, highlights trends, and prioritizes topics.
Limitations for read-later
Designed for content discovery, not personal archives.
Cannot import Pocket CSV; saved items do not retain external metadata.
Best suited if you want to move from manual bookmarking to automated RSS curation.
Inoreader
A feature-rich RSS reader with a dedicated "Read Later" folder.
Strengths
Powerful automation rules (e.g., auto-tag articles matching keywords).
Offline reading on mobile apps.
Supports OPML import (RSS subscriptions) and some clipping extensions.
Limitations for read-later
No direct Pocket CSV import—requires manual re-saving or custom scripting.
Ideal for heavy RSS users who rely on automated workflows.
Instapaper
One of the original "read-it-later" services, featuring clean typography, highlights, notes, and offline support.
Strengths
Distraction-free reading, excellent font rendering, and layout.
Built-in highlighting, comments, and full offline mode.
Speed-reading integration via Spritz.
Limitations for read-later
Unlimited saved items require a premium subscription.
No native Pocket CSV import—you must manually re-save articles through Web Clipper or API.
Sync delays can occur when saving large batches at once.
Evernote
A long-standing note-taking and archiving tool known for powerful search (including OCR) and flexible Web Clipper.
Strengths
Web Clipper saves full web pages or simplified article views.
Robust notebook stacks and tag hierarchies for deep organization.
Full-text search, including scanned images and PDFs.
Limitations for read-later
No dedicated read/unread toggle—everything is saved into notebooks.
Lacks an optimized offline reading mode for articles.
Migrating from Pocket often requires third-party scripts or manual re-saving.
Choosing the right Pocket replacement
Ultimately, if you want a future-proof, AI-driven knowledge hub that preserves everything you built in Pocket—tags, notes, statuses—then MaxAI is the unquestioned choice.
Click the button above to upload your Pocket csv/zip and begin your seamless transition to an AI-powered reading experience.