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Raindrop.io alternatives

Raindrop.io compared with 12 alternatives: Pinboard, Linkwarden, Karakeep, Anybox, Diigo and 7 more.

Raindrop.io has a free plan. Paid plans start at $28 per year, or $3 per month. 10 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Raindrop.ioThis toolFree plan · from $28/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
PinboardFrom $22/yrNoWeb, Browser extension
LinkwardenFree plan · from $3/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
KarakeepFree plan · from $4/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
AnyboxFree plan · from $1.99/moYesmacOS, iOS, Browser extension
DiigoFree plan · from $40/yrYesWeb, iOS, Browser extension
CuboxFree plan · from $29/yrYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension
GlaspFree plan · from $12.50/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
InstapaperFree plan · from $5.99/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension
linkdingFreeFreeWeb, Browser extension
MatterFree plan · from $7.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Browser extension
PlinkyFree plan · from $3.99/moYesmacOS, iOS, Browser extension
ReadwiseFree trial · from $5.59/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from Raindrop.io

  1. Pinboard

    Paid bookmarking site with tags, privacy and page archiving

    • Pinboard starts at $22 per year. Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month.
    • Raindrop.io has a free plan. Pinboard does not.
    • Only Raindrop.io lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Raindrop.io also covers highlights.

    Suits: People who want a fast, text-based bookmark archive without ads or trackers

    Pinboard vs Raindrop.ioPinboard pricing and details

  2. Linkwarden

    Open-source bookmark manager that preserves a copy of each page

    • Linkwarden starts at $3 per user / month, billed yearly ($4 billed monthly). Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month.
    • Only Raindrop.io lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Linkwarden is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: Keeping a lasting copy of every page you bookmark

    Linkwarden vs Raindrop.ioLinkwarden pricing and details

  3. 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). Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month.
    • Only Raindrop.io lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Karakeep is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who keep links, notes, images and PDFs in one collection

    Karakeep vs Raindrop.ioKarakeep pricing and details

  4. 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). Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month.
    • 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: Mac, iPhone and iPad users replacing a browser's bookmark manager

    Anybox vs Raindrop.ioAnybox pricing and details

  5. Diigo

    Bookmarking with highlights and sticky notes on web pages and PDFs

    • Diigo starts at $40 per year (Standard). Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month.
    • Only Raindrop.io lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
    • Diigo also covers research.
    • Raindrop.io also covers read later.

    Suits: Students and researchers who annotate web pages and PDFs

    Diigo vs Raindrop.ioDiigo pricing and details

  6. Cubox

    Read-later app with highlights, snapshots and AI summaries

    • Cubox starts at $29 per year (Cubox Pro, annual plan). Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month.
    • Only Raindrop.io lists a Windows app.
    • Cubox also covers web clipper.

    Suits: Readers who save articles, newsletters and web pages to annotate later

    Cubox vs Raindrop.ioCubox pricing and details

  7. 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). Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month.
    • Only Raindrop.io lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Glasp also covers transcription.
    • Raindrop.io also covers bookmarks.

    Suits: Students and researchers collecting quotes from articles and PDFs

    Glasp vs Raindrop.ioGlasp pricing and details

  8. Instapaper

    Read-later app that strips articles down to clean text

    • Instapaper starts at $5.99 per month, or $59.99 per year. Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month.
    • Only Raindrop.io lists a Windows app.
    • Raindrop.io also covers bookmarks.

    Suits: Saving long articles to read later without ads or page clutter

    Instapaper vs Raindrop.ioInstapaper pricing and details

  9. linkding

    Minimal, self-hosted bookmark manager with tags and archiving

    • linkding is free. Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month.
    • Only Raindrop.io lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • linkding is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Raindrop.io also covers highlights.

    Suits: Self-hosters who want a small, quick bookmark manager

    linkding vs Raindrop.iolinkding pricing and details

  10. 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. Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month.
    • Only Raindrop.io lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
    • Matter also covers rSS reader.
    • Raindrop.io also covers bookmarks.

    Suits: iPhone and iPad readers who want articles and newsletters in one queue

    Matter vs Raindrop.ioMatter pricing and details

  11. 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). Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month.
    • Only Raindrop.io lists a web app.
    • Only Raindrop.io lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Raindrop.io also covers highlights.

    Suits: iPhone, iPad and Mac users who want one place for links from apps and browsers

    Plinky vs Raindrop.ioPlinky pricing and details

  12. Readwise

    Highlight library with a daily review and a read-later app

    • Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite). Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month.
    • Raindrop.io has a free plan. Readwise does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Readwise also covers rSS reader.
    • Raindrop.io also covers bookmarks.

    Suits: Kindle and ebook readers who want to see their highlights again

    Readwise vs Raindrop.ioReadwise pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Raindrop.io

  • Full-text search, the web archive, reminders and the AI assistant are limited to Pro.
  • Free accounts can upload 100 MB of files a month; Pro raises the limit to 10 GB.
  • Notes on highlights require Pro, and each bookmark holds at most 100 highlights.
  • The download page lists desktop apps for macOS and Windows only.
Raindrop.io pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Raindrop.io?

The alternatives to Raindrop.io in this directory are Pinboard, Linkwarden, Karakeep, Anybox, Diigo, Cubox, Glasp, Instapaper, linkding, Matter, Plinky and Readwise. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Raindrop.io.

Is there a free alternative to Raindrop.io?

Yes. linkding is free to use. Linkwarden, Karakeep, Anybox, Diigo, Cubox, Glasp, Instapaper, Matter and Plinky have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to Raindrop.io?

Linkwarden, Karakeep and linkding are described as open source on their own sites.

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.