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Dewey alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Dewey alternative for most people is Raindrop.io (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of read-later and bookmark apps. It's also the best free one.
Dewey compared with 5 alternatives: Raindrop.io, Glasp, Readwise, Karakeep and Savee.
Dewey has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.50 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeweyThis tool | Free plan · from $7.50/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Raindrop.io | Free plan · from $28/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Glasp | Free plan · from $12.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Readwise | Free trial · from $5.59/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Karakeep | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Savee | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Dewey starts at $7.50 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Raindrop.io, Readwise and Karakeep.
Glasp scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Dewey
Raindrop.io
Bookmark manager with collections, tags and highlights
- Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month.
- Raindrop.io also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Raindrop.io also covers read later and highlights.
- Raindrop.io does not cover web clipper, which Dewey does.
Suits: Keeping a large bookmark library organized across browsers and devices
Glasp
Social web highlighter with AI summaries of videos and articles
- Glasp starts at $12.50 per month, billed yearly at $150 ($15 billed monthly).
- Glasp also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Glasp also covers transcription, read later and highlights.
- Glasp does not cover web clipper and bookmarks, which Dewey does.
Suits: Students and researchers collecting quotes from articles and PDFs
Readwise
Highlight library with a daily review and a read-later app
- Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Highlights Lite).
- Readwise has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Dewey.
- Readwise also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Readwise also covers read later, rSS reader and highlights.
- Readwise does not cover web clipper and bookmarks, which Dewey does.
Suits: Kindle and ebook readers who want to see their highlights again
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).
- Karakeep also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Karakeep is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Karakeep also covers read later and highlights.
- Karakeep does not cover web clipper, which Dewey does.
Suits: People who keep links, notes, images and PDFs in one collection
Savee
Visual bookmarking and inspiration library for designers
- Savee starts at $9 per month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
- Savee also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Savee also covers templates.
Suits: Designers collecting visual references into boards
Limits worth knowing in Dewey
- Export, folders, tags, the AI assistant and the Notion and Google Sheets integrations are not on the free plan, according to the pricing table.
- The free plan syncs manually and connects one account.
- The site names a Chrome extension; other browsers are not listed on the pages read.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Dewey?
The alternatives to Dewey in this directory are Raindrop.io, Glasp, Readwise, Karakeep and Savee. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Dewey.
Is there a free alternative to Dewey?
Yes. Raindrop.io, Glasp, Karakeep and Savee have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Dewey alternatives work on Windows?
The Dewey listing does not include a Windows app. Raindrop.io and Readwise list one.
Which Dewey alternatives work on macOS?
The Dewey listing does not include a macOS app. Raindrop.io and Readwise list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Dewey?
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 Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.