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FocusReader vs Subtitle Studio
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FocusReader is a local-first Chrome extension for distraction-free reading and source-backed quote saving. Open an article in a clean reader view, save exact passages with the page title, source URL, domain, timestamp, and an optional category, then export the full library as Markdown.
Turn one English recording into editable TXT, SRT and WebVTT files in a downloadable ZIP. For podcast creators and businesses: upload a recording up to 30 minutes and 50 MiB for a file check, then pay $5 USD through Venmo or Cash App. Processing starts after manual payment verification. Keep your private order link to check progress and download.
| Detail | FocusReader | Subtitle Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | A local-first Chrome reader and source-backed quote saver. | Editable transcripts and subtitle files for $5 |
| Pricing | Freemium | Free |
| Categories | Productivity, Writing, Content Creation | Content Creation |
| Upvotes on IndieNeed | 1 | 0 |
| Reviews | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Open source | No | No |
| Launched | Aug 28, 2026 | Oct 10, 2026 |
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