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Toby alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Toby 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.
Toby compared with 5 alternatives: Workona, Raindrop.io, start.me, Linkwarden and Karakeep.
Toby has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.50 per member / month, billed yearly. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TobyThis tool | Free plan · from $4.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Workona | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Raindrop.io | Free plan · from $28/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| start.me | Free plan · from $25/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Linkwarden | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Karakeep | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Toby starts at $4.50 a month for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Raindrop.io, Linkwarden and Karakeep.
start.me 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 Toby
Workona
Tab manager that groups tabs, docs and links into project spaces
- Workona starts at $7 per month and up (billing period not shown).
- Workona lists no iOS and Android apps, which Toby has.
- Workona also covers tasks.
- Workona does not cover web clipper, which Toby does.
Suits: People who work on several projects and keep many tabs open
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 and Windows apps.
- Raindrop.io also covers read later and highlights.
- Raindrop.io does not cover web clipper and templates, which Toby does.
Suits: Keeping a large bookmark library organized across browsers and devices
start.me
Start page and bookmark manager built from widgets
- start.me starts at $25 per year (Personal PRO).
- start.me also covers rSS reader.
- start.me does not cover web clipper and templates, which Toby does.
Suits: People who want one visual homepage of links in every browser
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 is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Linkwarden also covers read later and highlights.
- Linkwarden does not cover web clipper and templates, which Toby does.
Suits: Keeping a lasting copy of every page you bookmark
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).
- Karakeep is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Karakeep also covers read later and highlights.
- Karakeep does not cover web clipper and templates, which Toby does.
Suits: People who keep links, notes, images and PDFs in one collection
Limits worth knowing in Toby
- The free plan stops you from saving new tabs once a workspace holds 60; saved tabs stay viewable and exportable.
- Unlimited saved tabs, advanced search and AI start on the paid plans.
- SSO and priority support are limited to Team and Enterprise.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Toby?
The alternatives to Toby in this directory are Workona, Raindrop.io, start.me, Linkwarden and Karakeep. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Toby.
Is there a free alternative to Toby?
Yes. Workona, Raindrop.io, start.me, Linkwarden and Karakeep have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Toby alternatives work on Windows?
The Toby listing does not include a Windows app. Raindrop.io lists one.
Which Toby alternatives work on macOS?
The Toby listing does not include a macOS app. Raindrop.io lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Toby?
Linkwarden and Karakeep 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 Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.