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Wakelet alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Wakelet 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.
Wakelet compared with 5 alternatives: Raindrop.io, Pearltrees, Symbaloo, Are.na and Diigo.
Wakelet has a free plan. Paid plans start at $11.99 per month, or $89.99 billed yearly. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| WakeletThis tool | Free plan · from $11.99/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Raindrop.io | Free plan · from $28/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Pearltrees | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Symbaloo | Free plan · from $34.95/yr | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Are.na | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Diigo | Free plan · from $40/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Wakelet starts at $7.50 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Raindrop.io.
Pearltrees, Symbaloo, Are.na and Diigo start 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 Wakelet
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 Wakelet does.
Suits: Keeping a large bookmark library organized across browsers and devices
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
Symbaloo
Tile-based start page for bookmarks and learning resources
- Symbaloo starts at $34.95 per year, or $4.49 per month.
Suits: A visual start page of favorite sites rather than a list
Are.na
Save and connect images, links and notes in shared channels
- Are.na starts at $7 per month, or $70 per year.
- Are.na also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Are.na also covers research.
Suits: Designers and researchers collecting references over a long time
Diigo
Bookmarking with highlights and sticky notes on web pages and PDFs
- Diigo starts at $40 per year (Standard).
- Diigo also lists an iOS app.
- Diigo also covers research and highlights.
- Diigo does not cover web clipper, which Wakelet does.
Suits: Students and researchers who annotate web pages and PDFs
Limits worth knowing in Wakelet
- The free Starter plan caps collections at 3, storage at 1 GB and items per collection at 50.
- Pro adds Wakelet AI, video recording and unlimited items; the free plan has none of them.
- Group, Enterprise and the education team plans are bought through sales or a quote.
- The pricing page lists a 250-item figure for Starter and a 50-per-collection limit in its table.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Wakelet?
The alternatives to Wakelet in this directory are Raindrop.io, Pearltrees, Symbaloo, Are.na and Diigo. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Wakelet.
Is there a free alternative to Wakelet?
Yes. Raindrop.io, Pearltrees, Symbaloo, Are.na and Diigo have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Wakelet alternatives work on Windows?
The Wakelet listing does not include a Windows app. Raindrop.io lists one.
Which Wakelet alternatives work on macOS?
The Wakelet listing does not include a macOS app. Raindrop.io lists one.
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.