PaywallBuster vs. 10words

PaywallBuster

PaywallBuster is a tool that helps you get around paywalls on news articles. You just paste the article link into the site, and it tries different methods to let you read the content for free. It doesn’t host anything itself—it just sends you to third-party websites that do the work. Not every method works for every site, so it opens multiple tabs using different tools, hoping one will break through. It’s free, works on iOS through a shortcut, and claims it’s legal since it only redirects you to other services. The creators say they don’t encourage breaking site terms or copyright laws, but they know people just want to read an article without hitting a wall.

10words

10words will publish your startup on their website, Twitter / X, and their newsletter. The catch? You have to explain it in 10 words or less. It's free to submit your startup.

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Reviewed on 2/23/2025

I love how simple and to the point this website is. The UI could be made a bit more clear though, which is why I subtracted half a star.

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