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Plinky alternatives
Plinky compared with 5 alternatives: GoodLinks, Anybox, Raindrop.io, Instapaper and Matter.
Plinky has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (US App Store). 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlinkyThis tool | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| GoodLinks | From $9.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| Anybox | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| Raindrop.io | Free plan · from $28/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Instapaper | Free plan · from $5.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Matter | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Plinky
- 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. Plinky starts at $3.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (US App Store).
- Plinky has a free plan. GoodLinks does not.
- GoodLinks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- GoodLinks also covers highlights.
- Plinky also covers bookmarks.
Suits: iPhone, iPad and Mac users who want a read-later app bought once
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Anybox
Native bookmark manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad
- Anybox starts at $1.99 per month, $14.99 per year, or $39.99 lifetime (Pro). Plinky starts at $3.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (US App Store).
- Anybox can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Mac, iPhone and iPad users replacing a browser's bookmark manager
- 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. Plinky starts at $3.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (US App Store).
- Only Raindrop.io lists a web app.
- Only Raindrop.io lists Windows and Android apps.
- Raindrop.io also covers highlights.
Suits: Keeping a large bookmark library organized across browsers and devices
- Free plan · from $5.99/mo
Instapaper
Read-later app that strips articles down to clean text
- Instapaper starts at $5.99 per month, or $59.99 per year. Plinky starts at $3.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (US App Store).
- Only Instapaper lists a web app.
- Only Instapaper lists an Android app.
- Instapaper also covers highlights.
- Plinky also covers bookmarks.
Suits: Saving long articles to read later without ads or page clutter
- Free plan · from $7.99/mo
Matter
Read-later app for iPhone, iPad and web with audio playback
- Matter starts at $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year on the US App Store; several prices are listed. Plinky starts at $3.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (US App Store).
- Only Matter lists a web app.
- Only Plinky lists a macOS app.
- Matter also covers rSS reader and highlights.
- Plinky also covers bookmarks.
Suits: iPhone and iPad readers who want articles and newsletters in one queue
Limits worth knowing in Plinky
- Apple platforms plus browser extensions only; no Android, Windows or web app is listed.
- The free version caps saved links, tags, folders, reminders and pins, and the listing does not state the numbers.
- The App Store listing requires iOS or iPadOS 18.5 or macOS 26 or later.
- The lifetime unlock is $159.99, about four times the price of a year of Plinky Pro.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Plinky?
The alternatives to Plinky in this directory are GoodLinks, Anybox, Raindrop.io, Instapaper and Matter. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Plinky.
Is there a free alternative to Plinky?
Yes. Anybox, Raindrop.io, Instapaper and Matter have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Plinky alternatives work on Windows?
The Plinky listing does not include a Windows app. Raindrop.io lists one.
Which Plinky alternatives work on Android?
The Plinky listing does not include an Android app. Raindrop.io and Instapaper list one.
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.