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Diigo alternatives
Diigo compared with 6 alternatives: Raindrop.io, Pinboard, Glasp, Readwise, Linkwarden and 1 more.
Diigo has a free plan. Paid plans start at $40 per year (Standard). 4 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DiigoThis tool | Free plan · from $40/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
| Raindrop.io | Free plan · from $28/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Pinboard | From $22/yr | No | Web, 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 |
| Linkwarden | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| start.me | Free plan · from $25/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Diigo
- 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. Diigo starts at $40 per year (Standard).
- Only Raindrop.io lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- Raindrop.io also covers read later.
- Diigo also covers research.
Suits: Keeping a large bookmark library organized across browsers and devices
- From $22/yr
Pinboard
Paid bookmarking site with tags, privacy and page archiving
- Pinboard starts at $22 per year. Diigo starts at $40 per year (Standard).
- Diigo has a free plan. Pinboard does not.
- Only Diigo lists an iOS app.
- Pinboard also covers read later.
- Diigo also covers research and highlights.
Suits: People who want a fast, text-based bookmark archive without ads or trackers
- Free plan · from $12.50/mo
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). Diigo starts at $40 per year (Standard).
- Only Glasp lists an Android app.
- Glasp also covers transcription and read later.
- Diigo also covers research and bookmarks.
Suits: Students and researchers collecting quotes from articles and PDFs
- Free trial · from $5.59/mo
Readwise
Highlight library with a daily review and a read-later app
- Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite). Diigo starts at $40 per year (Standard).
- Diigo has a free plan. Readwise does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Readwise lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- Readwise also covers read later and rSS reader.
- Diigo also covers research and bookmarks.
Suits: Kindle and ebook readers who want to see their highlights again
- Free plan · from $3/mo
Linkwarden
Open-source bookmark manager that preserves a copy of each page
- Linkwarden starts at $3 per user / month, billed yearly ($4 billed monthly). Diigo starts at $40 per year (Standard).
- Only Linkwarden lists an Android app.
- Linkwarden is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Linkwarden also covers read later.
- Diigo also covers research.
Suits: Keeping a lasting copy of every page you bookmark
- Free plan · from $25/yr
start.me
Start page and bookmark manager built from widgets
- start.me starts at $25 per year (Personal PRO). Diigo starts at $40 per year (Standard).
- Only start.me lists an Android app.
- start.me also covers rSS reader.
- Diigo also covers research and highlights.
Suits: People who want one visual homepage of links in every browser
Limits worth knowing in Diigo
- The Free plan shows ads and stops at 500 bookmarks and 100 highlights over the lifetime of the account.
- Cached pages and image storage start at Standard; unlimited PDF storage and outliners need Professional at $59 a year.
- Team library storage, collaborative annotation and the admin console are limited to Business at $10 per user a month.
- The tools page links to an Android app, but its Google Play listing returned a not-found page when checked.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Diigo?
The alternatives to Diigo in this directory are Raindrop.io, Pinboard, Glasp, Readwise, Linkwarden and start.me. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Diigo.
Is there a free alternative to Diigo?
Yes. Raindrop.io, Glasp, Linkwarden and start.me have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Diigo alternatives work on Windows?
The Diigo listing does not include a Windows app. Raindrop.io and Readwise list one.
Which Diigo alternatives work on macOS?
The Diigo listing does not include a macOS app. Raindrop.io and Readwise list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Diigo?
Linkwarden 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.