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Symbaloo alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Symbaloo 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.
Symbaloo compared with 5 alternatives: start.me, Raindrop.io, Wakelet, Pearltrees and Linkwarden.
Symbaloo has a free plan. Paid plans start at $34.95 per year, or $4.49 per month. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SymbalooThis tool | Free plan · from $34.95/yr | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| start.me | Free plan · from $25/yr | 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 |
| Pearltrees | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Linkwarden | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Symbaloo starts at $2.91 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: start.me and Raindrop.io.
Wakelet and Linkwarden score higher without starting lower. Pearltrees starts lower without scoring higher.
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 Symbaloo
start.me
Start page and bookmark manager built from widgets
- start.me starts at $25 per year (Personal PRO).
- start.me also lists iOS and Android apps.
- start.me also covers rSS reader.
- start.me does not cover web clipper, which Symbaloo does.
Suits: People who want one visual homepage of links in every browser
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, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Raindrop.io also covers read later and highlights.
- Raindrop.io does not cover web clipper, which Symbaloo 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.
Suits: Teachers who want to share resources and set student activities
Pearltrees
Visual collections for organizing links, files and notes
- Pearltrees starts at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Pearltrees also lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: People who think in visual maps of links rather than flat folders
Linkwarden
Open-source bookmark manager that preserves a copy of each page
- Linkwarden starts at $3 per user / month, billed yearly ($4 billed monthly).
- Linkwarden also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Linkwarden is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Linkwarden also covers read later and highlights.
- Linkwarden does not cover web clipper, which Symbaloo does.
Suits: Keeping a lasting copy of every page you bookmark
Limits worth knowing in Symbaloo
- The free plan shows advertising on webmixes; removing it needs Personal Premium or a school plan.
- Classroom, Library and School plans are limited by monthly pageviews, with ads after the limit.
- The pricing page does not state whether the per-month figures are for monthly billing.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Symbaloo?
The alternatives to Symbaloo in this directory are start.me, Raindrop.io, Wakelet, Pearltrees and Linkwarden. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Symbaloo.
Is there a free alternative to Symbaloo?
Yes. start.me, Raindrop.io, Wakelet, Pearltrees and Linkwarden have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Symbaloo alternatives work on Windows?
The Symbaloo listing does not include a Windows app. Raindrop.io lists one.
Which Symbaloo alternatives work on macOS?
The Symbaloo listing does not include a macOS app. Raindrop.io lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Symbaloo?
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 Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.