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start.me alternatives

start.me compared with 5 alternatives: Raindrop.io, Diigo, Linkwarden, Pinboard and Feedly.

start.me has a free plan. Paid plans start at $25 per year (Personal PRO). 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

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
start.meThis toolFree plan · from $25/yrYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Raindrop.ioFree plan · from $28/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
DiigoFree plan · from $40/yrYesWeb, iOS, Browser extension
LinkwardenFree plan · from $3/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
PinboardFrom $22/yrNoWeb, Browser extension
FeedlyFree plan · from $6.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from start.me

  1. Raindrop.io

    Bookmark manager with collections, tags and highlights

    • Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month. start.me starts at $25 per year (Personal PRO).
    • Only Raindrop.io lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Raindrop.io also covers read later and highlights.
    • start.me also covers rSS reader.

    Suits: Keeping a large bookmark library organized across browsers and devices

    Raindrop.io vs start.meRaindrop.io pricing and details

  2. Diigo

    Bookmarking with highlights and sticky notes on web pages and PDFs

    • Diigo starts at $40 per year (Standard). start.me starts at $25 per year (Personal PRO).
    • Only start.me lists an Android app.
    • Diigo also covers research and highlights.
    • start.me also covers rSS reader.

    Suits: Students and researchers who annotate web pages and PDFs

    Diigo vs start.meDiigo pricing and details

  3. Linkwarden

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

    • Linkwarden starts at $3 per user / month, billed yearly ($4 billed monthly). start.me starts at $25 per year (Personal PRO).
    • Linkwarden is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Linkwarden also covers read later and highlights.
    • start.me also covers rSS reader.

    Suits: Keeping a lasting copy of every page you bookmark

    Linkwarden vs start.meLinkwarden pricing and details

  4. Pinboard

    Paid bookmarking site with tags, privacy and page archiving

    • Pinboard starts at $22 per year. start.me starts at $25 per year (Personal PRO).
    • start.me has a free plan. Pinboard does not.
    • Only start.me lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Pinboard also covers read later.
    • start.me also covers rSS reader.

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

    Pinboard vs start.mePinboard pricing and details

  5. Feedly

    News reader for RSS feeds, with AI filtering on paid plans

    • Feedly starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro). start.me starts at $25 per year (Personal PRO).
    • Feedly also covers read later and highlights.
    • start.me also covers bookmarks.

    Suits: Following many news sites, blogs and publications in one reader

    Feedly vs start.meFeedly pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in start.me

  • The Free plan shows advertising and stops at 3 start pages with basic widgets only.
  • Bookmark groups, broken and duplicate link detection, document uploads and AI features all require PRO.
  • Team is billed annually and starts with 10 user licenses; SAML single sign-on is not part of the personal plans.
  • The Android app on Google Play was last updated in November 2024.
start.me pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to start.me?

The alternatives to start.me in this directory are Raindrop.io, Diigo, Linkwarden, Pinboard and Feedly. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with start.me.

Is there a free alternative to start.me?

Yes. Raindrop.io, Diigo, Linkwarden and Feedly have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which start.me alternatives work on Windows?

The start.me listing does not include a Windows app. Raindrop.io lists one.

Which start.me alternatives work on macOS?

The start.me listing does not include a macOS app. Raindrop.io lists one.

Is there an open-source alternative to start.me?

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.