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Glanced vs Koru

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Glanced compared with Koru
DetailGlanced logo GlancedKoru logo Koru
What it doesRSS reader with AI summaries, full-text search, and podcast support Fast, private, yours. A workspace ready for any AI.
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree plan with 100 feeds included. Lite: $4.99/month or $49.99/year with 1,000 feeds, AI summaries, and top stories. Plus: $7.99/month or $79.99/year with 2,500 feeds, saved searches, API access, webhooks, and MCP. All new accounts get a 14-day free trial of Plus. Koru Local: free. Koru Cloud: $9.99/month for 100 GB storage, always-on sync and backup.
Key features
  • AI-generated summaries of articles
  • Full-text search across all articles
  • Automatic grouping of related articles by story
  • Smart tag suggestions while reading
  • Multiple layout options: grid, list, and magazine view
  • API access and webhooks on Plus plan
  • Saved searches and custom smart feeds
  • Browser extensions for easy subscription
  • Integration with read-later apps
  • Cross-device sync and offline access
  • Offline-first notes with local database storage
  • Peer-to-peer sync between devices with end-to-end encryption
  • AI agents as tabs using MCP (Model Context Protocol)
  • Local voice input that works offline
  • Terminal and coding agent tabs beside documents
  • Multiple profiles for work, school and personal use
  • Native apps for Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Markdown import and export with code blocks
What makes it different
  • Automatically fetches full article content instead of truncated previews
  • Groups coverage of the same story across multiple outlets to eliminate repetition
  • AI summaries help you decide what to read in seconds
  • Free plan available with no credit card required
  • Free and fully open source with code on GitHub under MPL-2.0 license
  • Works completely offline with no account required
  • Bring your own AI without vendor lock-in
  • Local voice input that never sends audio to the cloud
  • Peer-to-peer sync without a server holding your notes
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)32 +1 (up) since last check5 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)95
Citation Flow (Majestic)2618
Referring domains (Majestic)1406

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