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Homepage invites friends-and-family beta users to sign up for a free Readbox agent that texts briefings.
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- Homepage invites friends-and-family beta users to sign up for a free Readbox agent that texts briefings.
Readbox
● Identity checkedVoice · Vendor site 2026-10-04
Readbox is a research agent you text that reads the web each morning, verifies sources, and delivers a written or narrated briefing on topics you choose. The friends-and-family beta signs users up via SMS after manual approval.
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- Voice
- Free access
- Homepage invites friends-and-family beta users to sign up for a free Readbox agent that texts briefings.
- API access
- Not confirmed
Is Readbox right for you?
A good fit for
Early adopters who want a conversational research assistant delivered by text and audio rather than another dashboard app.
Before you choose
Access is limited to a small beta cohort manually approved before Readbox sends the first text briefing.
Research agent you text
Readbox promises an AI agent that researches, verifies, writes, and narrates personalized newsletter-style briefings over SMS while the team tunes the experience with a small friends-and-family beta.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
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| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMS research agent | Readbox accepts text messages with questions, corrections, and new topics while remembering prior context. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Daily briefings | The agent scans the web each morning and returns one verified briefing users can read or listen to. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Beta onboarding | Sign-ups collect name, iPhone number, and coverage interests before manual approval and texting. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
Understand the total cost
Readbox pricing & plans
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Frequently asked questions
What is Readbox used for?
Readbox is a research agent you text that reads the web each morning, verifies sources, and delivers a written or narrated briefing on topics you choose. The friends-and-family beta signs users up via SMS after manual approval.
Does Readbox have a free plan?
Homepage invites friends-and-family beta users to sign up for a free Readbox agent that texts briefings.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Readbox cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Readbox through an API?
Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Access is limited to a small beta cohort manually approved before Readbox sends the first text briefing.
Price history
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