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Anybox alternatives
Anybox compared with 5 alternatives: GoodLinks, Raindrop.io, Plinky, Pinboard and Karakeep.
Anybox has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99 per month, $14.99 per year, or $39.99 lifetime (Pro). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AnyboxThis tool | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| GoodLinks | From $9.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| Raindrop.io | Free plan · from $28/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Plinky | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| Pinboard | From $22/yr | No | Web, Browser extension |
| Karakeep | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Anybox
- From $9.99 one-time
GoodLinks
Read-later and link-saving app for iPhone, iPad and Mac
- GoodLinks starts at $9.99 one-time purchase on the US App Store, covering iPhone, iPad and Mac. Anybox starts at $1.99 per month, $14.99 per year, or $39.99 lifetime (Pro).
- Anybox has a free plan. GoodLinks does not.
- GoodLinks also covers highlights.
- Anybox also covers bookmarks.
Suits: iPhone, iPad and Mac users who want a read-later app bought once
- Free plan · from $28/yr
Raindrop.io
Bookmark manager with collections, tags and highlights
- Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month. Anybox starts at $1.99 per month, $14.99 per year, or $39.99 lifetime (Pro).
- Only Raindrop.io lists a web app.
- Only Raindrop.io lists Windows and Android apps.
- Anybox can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Raindrop.io also covers highlights.
Suits: Keeping a large bookmark library organized across browsers and devices
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Plinky
Link-saving app for iPhone, iPad and Mac with tags and reminders
- Plinky starts at $3.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (US App Store). Anybox starts at $1.99 per month, $14.99 per year, or $39.99 lifetime (Pro).
- Anybox can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: iPhone, iPad and Mac users who want one place for links from apps and browsers
- From $22/yr
Pinboard
Paid bookmarking site with tags, privacy and page archiving
- Pinboard starts at $22 per year. Anybox starts at $1.99 per month, $14.99 per year, or $39.99 lifetime (Pro).
- Anybox has a free plan. Pinboard does not.
- Only Pinboard lists a web app.
- Only Anybox lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Anybox can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want a fast, text-based bookmark archive without ads or trackers
- Free plan · from $4/mo
Karakeep
Open-source bookmark app that tags saved links, notes and images
- Karakeep starts at $4 per month, or $40 per year (Pro, Karakeep Cloud). Anybox starts at $1.99 per month, $14.99 per year, or $39.99 lifetime (Pro).
- Only Karakeep lists a web app.
- Only Karakeep lists an Android app.
- Only Anybox lists a macOS app.
- Karakeep is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: People who keep links, notes, images and PDFs in one collection
Limits worth knowing in Anybox
- Apple platforms only: the FAQ says there are no plans for a Windows or web version.
- The free version stops at 50 saved links in total; unlimited links need Pro.
- Sync runs through iCloud only, so every device must be signed in to the same iCloud account.
- The FAQ says there is no education discount or any other special offer.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Anybox?
The alternatives to Anybox in this directory are GoodLinks, Raindrop.io, Plinky, Pinboard and Karakeep. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Anybox.
Is there a free alternative to Anybox?
Yes. Raindrop.io, Plinky and Karakeep have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Anybox alternatives work on Windows?
The Anybox listing does not include a Windows app. Raindrop.io lists one.
Which Anybox alternatives work on Android?
The Anybox listing does not include an Android app. Raindrop.io and Karakeep list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Anybox?
Karakeep is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.