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Pearltrees alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Pearltrees 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.
Pearltrees compared with 5 alternatives: Raindrop.io, Wakelet, Symbaloo, Are.na and Pinboard.
Pearltrees has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PearltreesThis tool | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Raindrop.io | Free plan · from $28/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Wakelet | Free plan · from $11.99/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Symbaloo | Free plan · from $34.95/yr | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Are.na | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Pinboard | From $22/yr | No | Web, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Pearltrees starts at $2.50 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Raindrop.io and Pinboard.
Wakelet 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 Pearltrees
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 and Windows apps.
- Raindrop.io also covers read later and highlights.
- Raindrop.io does not cover web clipper, which Pearltrees does.
Suits: Keeping a large bookmark library organized across browsers and devices
Wakelet
Visual collections for saving, sharing and presenting links
- Wakelet starts at $11.99 per month, or $89.99 billed yearly.
- Wakelet lists no iOS and Android apps, which Pearltrees has.
Suits: Teachers who want to share resources and set student activities
Symbaloo
Tile-based start page for bookmarks and learning resources
- Symbaloo starts at $34.95 per year, or $4.49 per month.
- Symbaloo lists no iOS and Android apps, which Pearltrees has.
Suits: A visual start page of favorite sites rather than a list
Are.na
Save and connect images, links and notes in shared channels
- Are.na starts at $7 per month, or $70 per year.
- Are.na also covers research.
Suits: Designers and researchers collecting references over a long time
Pinboard
Paid bookmarking site with tags, privacy and page archiving
- Pinboard starts at $22 per year.
- Pinboard has no free plan, unlike Pearltrees.
- Pinboard lists no iOS and Android apps, which Pearltrees has.
- Pinboard also covers read later.
- Pinboard does not cover web clipper, which Pearltrees does.
Suits: People who want a fast, text-based bookmark archive without ads or trackers
Limits worth knowing in Pearltrees
- The FAQ says collections are visible to everyone on a free account; private collections are a Premium feature.
- Web page archiving is listed only from the Advanced plan.
- The web clipper is offered for Chrome and Firefox only; the FAQ says the extension cannot be installed on iPhone or iPad.
- The AI assistant's 1,000 monthly queries for teachers is a separate allowance from the paid plans' generation counts.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Pearltrees?
The alternatives to Pearltrees in this directory are Raindrop.io, Wakelet, Symbaloo, Are.na and Pinboard. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Pearltrees.
Is there a free alternative to Pearltrees?
Yes. Raindrop.io, Wakelet, Symbaloo and Are.na have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Pearltrees alternatives work on Windows?
The Pearltrees listing does not include a Windows app. Raindrop.io lists one.
Which Pearltrees alternatives work on macOS?
The Pearltrees listing does not include a macOS app. Raindrop.io lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.