Frequently asked questions

Getting Started

Which newsletters work with Siftdeck?
Any newsletter with a public archive URL works. Paste the archive link once and Siftdeck tracks future issues automatically.
What's a "source"?
A source is a newsletter archive URL. Add it once and Siftdeck fetches new issues automatically as they're published.
Does Siftdeck work with YouTube channels?
YouTube channel support is coming soon.
Does Siftdeck work with podcasts?
Podcast support, including Spotify, is coming soon.

Destinations

Does Siftdeck work with Instapaper?
Yes. Connect with your Instapaper username and password — your credentials are used once to obtain an access token and are never stored. Saved articles are added to your Instapaper list, with tags. How Siftdeck works with Instapaper →
Does Siftdeck work with Readwise?
Yes. Connect your Readwise account with an API token and saved articles are sent straight to your Readwise inbox, with tags. How Siftdeck works with Readwise →
What is the collection?
The collection is a built-in inbox — no external account required. Articles you save here accumulate over time and can be exported as a Markdown list, which works well with AI tools and personal note systems.

Plans & Billing

Can I try it before paying?
Yes — start with a 14-day free trial, 100 articles included, no card required.
What happens when I hit the article cap?
Your queue pauses until the next monthly reset. No articles are lost — Siftdeck picks up where it left off.

About Siftdeck

Is this a replacement for Readwise or other read-later apps?
No. Those are destinations. Siftdeck is the intake layer that makes sure only the articles you actually want to read get there.