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ShareThis alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded ShareThis alternative is AddToAny (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.

ShareThis compared with 4 alternatives: AddToAny, Social Snap, Elfsight and POWR.

ShareThis is free to use. 3 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ShareThisThis toolFreeFreeWeb
AddToAnyFreeFreeWeb, Browser extension
Social SnapFrom $39/yrNoWeb
ElfsightFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb
POWRFree plan · from $4.83/moYesWeb

Price against what you get

ShareThis has no paid plan and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessShareThisAddToAnySocial SnapElfsightPOWR

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

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How each one differs from ShareThis

  1. AddToAny

    Free share buttons for websites and WordPress

    • AddToAny is free.
    • AddToAny also lists a browser extension.
    • AddToAny is open source, according to its own site.
    • AddToAny does not cover reports, which ShareThis does.

    Suits: Publishers who want share buttons without an account or fee

  2. Social Snap

    WordPress plugin for social sharing, follow and auto-posting

    • Social Snap starts at $39 per year for 1 site; renewal price not stated.
    • Social Snap has no free plan, unlike ShareThis.
    • Social Snap also covers marketing automation.

    Suits: WordPress blogs that want share and follow buttons in one plugin

  3. Elfsight

    Library of 90+ website widgets, from popups to reviews and feeds

    • Elfsight starts at $5 per app / month for up to 5,000 views, billed yearly.
    • Elfsight also covers templates, no-code, forms, chatbots and popups.
    • Elfsight does not cover reports, which ShareThis does.

    Suits: Small sites that need a popup plus reviews, a feed or a chat button

  4. POWR

    Library of 60+ website widgets, from popups and forms to feeds

    • POWR starts at $4.83 per app / month, billed annually.
    • POWR also covers templates, no-code, forms and popups.
    • POWR does not cover reports, which ShareThis does.

    Suits: Small sites that need a popup plus a few other widgets, such as a form or a feed

Limits worth knowing in ShareThis

  • ShareThis also runs a data business, and the site shows an advertising-partner consent notice and an opt-out link.
  • The pages read show no paid plan, so what the free tools cost in data terms is covered by its privacy policy, not by a price.
  • Some tools, such as the consent platform, are separate products with their own pages that were not read here.
ShareThis pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to ShareThis?

The alternatives to ShareThis in this directory are AddToAny, Social Snap, Elfsight and POWR. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ShareThis.

Is there a free alternative to ShareThis?

Yes. AddToAny is free to use. Elfsight and POWR have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to ShareThis?

AddToAny 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 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.