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Workona alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Workona 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.

Workona compared with 5 alternatives: Toby, Raindrop.io, start.me, Linkwarden and Karakeep.

Workona has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per month and up (billing period not shown). 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

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
WorkonaThis toolFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, Browser extension
TobyFree plan · from $4.50/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Raindrop.ioFree plan · from $28/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
start.meFree plan · from $25/yrYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
LinkwardenFree plan · from $3/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
KarakeepFree plan · from $4/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Price against what you get

Workona starts at $7 a month 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.

Toby and start.me start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessWorkonaTobyRaindrop.iostart.meLinkwardenKarakeep

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

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of read-later and bookmark apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Workona

  1. Toby

    Browser extension that saves open tabs into shared Spaces

    • Toby starts at $4.50 per member / month, billed yearly.
    • Toby also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Toby also covers web clipper.
    • Toby does not cover tasks, which Workona does.

    Suits: People who keep dozens of tabs open and want to close them safely

    Toby vs WorkonaToby pricing and details

  2. 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 templates and tasks, which Workona does.

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

    Raindrop.io vs WorkonaRaindrop.io pricing and details

  3. 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 templates and tasks, which Workona does.

    Suits: People who want one visual homepage of links in every browser

    start.me vs Workonastart.me pricing and details

  4. 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 templates and tasks, which Workona does.

    Suits: Keeping a lasting copy of every page you bookmark

    Linkwarden vs WorkonaLinkwarden pricing and details

  5. 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 also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Karakeep is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Karakeep also covers read later and highlights.
    • Karakeep does not cover templates and tasks, which Workona does.

    Suits: People who keep links, notes, images and PDFs in one collection

    Karakeep vs WorkonaKarakeep pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Workona

  • The pricing page shows entry prices as 'starting at' without stating whether they are monthly or annual billing.
  • A help article's example shows the Team plan at $12 per user per month on monthly billing.
  • Free accounts are limited in spaces and sections; free accounts are for individuals only.
  • The Team plan is for up to 25 users; larger groups need Enterprise.
Workona pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Workona?

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

Is there a free alternative to Workona?

Yes. Toby, Raindrop.io, start.me, Linkwarden and Karakeep have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Workona alternatives work on Windows?

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

Which Workona alternatives work on macOS?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Workona?

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.