The Omnivore AlternativeBuilt to Last
Full-text search, clean JSON export, and code-friendly reading — the things Omnivore users loved, with a sustainable business model.No acquihires. No disappearing data.
What Happened to Omnivore?
A beloved open-source app, killed by an acquihire. Users had one month to export.
Omnivore launches. Gains loyal developer and Obsidian community.
Growing user base. Full-text search, API, and Obsidian plugin ship.
Team announces ElevenLabs acquihire. One month to export data.
Service goes offline. All user data deleted permanently.
Code on GitHub but unmaintained. Obsidian plugin broken.
Omnivore vs Gleamr: Feature Comparison
The developer features you loved, with a business model that keeps the lights on.
| Feature | Omnivore (dead) | Gleamr |
|---|---|---|
| Full-text search | Yes | Yes |
| JSON export | No | Yes |
| Open-source | Yes | No |
| Tag system | Yes | Yes |
| Browser extension | Yes | Yes |
| Sustainable model | No | Yes |
| Still operational | No | Yes |
Built for Developers
The features that made Omnivore a developer favorite — without the risk of shutdown.
Import in Minutes
Bring your reading list over from Pocket in a few clicks — articles, tags, and read status preserved.
Full-Text Search
Search inside every word of every article. Find that half-remembered code snippet or API reference in seconds.
JSON Export
Export your entire library as JSON anytime. Articles, content, tags, metadata. Pipe it through jq, import it anywhere.
Code Block Rendering
Technical articles are rendered with proper code formatting and indentation preserved. No broken snippets.
See our developer-focused comparison for more details on technical features.
For Obsidian Users
Obsidian Workflows
For Obsidian workflows, export your Gleamr library as JSON and import it with your own script or plugin. Native sync is not available today.
Need Obsidian sync right now? Readwise Reader is currently the best option for native Obsidian integration at $120/year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Omnivore still available?
No. Omnivore shut down in November 2024 after its team was acquihired by ElevenLabs. The service is permanently offline and all user data has been deleted.
What happened to my Omnivore data?
All user data was deleted when the service shut down. If you exported your data before the shutdown, you have a local copy. Otherwise, your saved articles, highlights, and labels are gone permanently.
Does the Omnivore Obsidian plugin still work?
No. The obsidian-omnivore plugin relied on Omnivore's API, which is no longer online. Previously synced notes in your Obsidian vault are still there, but no new syncing is possible.
Does Gleamr work for developers?
Yes. Full-text search, clean JSON export you can pipe through jq, and code-block-aware rendering make Gleamr a solid home for technical reading.
Can I export my data from Gleamr?
Yes. Gleamr lets you export your full library as JSON at any time, including articles, content, tags, and metadata. No vendor lock-in.
Will Gleamr shut down like Omnivore?
Gleamr has a sustainable paid business model. Omnivore was completely free with no revenue — the team funded it themselves until the acquihire. Paid users fund Gleamr development directly.
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