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Inkling vs Glanced

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Inkling compared with Glanced
DetailInkling logo InklingGlanced logo Glanced
What it doesA little room to think, in your Mac's notch RSS reader with AI summaries, full-text search, and podcast support
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Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing$12 USD one time. Includes all note-taking features, use on up to 3 Macs, and free updates. 24 hours free trial available. 7-day refund policy. Free 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.
Key features
  • Native notch placement for quick access
  • Notes, checklists, tables, and templates
  • Local storage on your Mac
  • Optional iCloud sync between Macs
  • Customizable themes and accent colors
  • Markdown import and export
  • Daily local backups
  • Note versioning and history
  • Pin important notes
  • Accompanying Ink companion character
  • 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
What makes it different
  • Local-first approach with no account required
  • Accessible from Mac's notch for always-available capture
  • Notes remain readable and exportable even without license
  • Works with virtual notch on non-notched displays
  • 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
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)29 +1 (up) since last check32 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)109
Citation Flow (Majestic)1826
Referring domains (Majestic)9140

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