Readability launches paid browser add-on, with subscription fees to support writers

Readability is a popular web service which strips articles of all the surrounding ads and clutter and then formats them for easy reading. It's been integrated into several apps and even co-opted for Apple's Safari Reader. And now, Readability is going freemium and offering a paid monthly subscription offering extra features with 70% of the money going to support writers and publishers on the web.

You can set your own monthly fee -- $5 minimum -- and get a browser add-on that lets you dynamically adjust the formatting of articles you read, and save pages to an Instapaper-like reading list. As you read, your donation money gets split up amongst the writers and publishers you enjoy. You can even check your account to see how you contributions are being handed out. Readability is also optimized for several different mobile phones and tablets, so you can catch up with your list on the go.

Of course, for those who'd rather not subscribe, the old Readability tool is still available for free.

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