What are the best alternatives to Evernote Web Clipper to save URLs?

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Pocket vs Raindrop.io vs OneNote Clipper

vs Google Keep vs Pinboard vs Tagpacker vs Collate Notes vs knowball vs Checkvist Web Clipper

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Integrates with over 500 apps

A key advantage of Pocket is that it is integrated in over 500 apps as a way to save the link, including Twitter, Flipboard, Pulse and Zite.

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Correct and open export of bookmarks and tags are not possible

This means that Pocket is (currently) a total lock-in. This is very sad, unfortunate and creates a no go decision for any seasoned user. Too many bookmarking and tagging companies have stopped or have gone bankrupt these last years (e.g. Kippt, Spingpad, Delicious (to some extent), etc...). So, if you are going to invest a lot of your personal time and energy in curating your Internet findings (i.e. your bookmarks and tags), it is essential that a total, fair and open export (including all tags) functionality is provided. Personally tested the export "feature" and the resulting .html file that Pocket generates currently included only the URLs themselves, i.e. no save dates nor any of your personally curated tags, nor any other useful meta-data. This is deplorable, because otherwise, Pocket is a very polished and well-functioning piece of multi-platform and multi-device software/app/web service, with a very easy and well-designed and implemented user interface... Please fix this, Pocket ! These days of open and inter-operable web services, users are only attracted by valuable functionality, clean UX design and no lockins.

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Allows tagging bookmarks

Bookmarks can be tagged for search accuracy later on.

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Included in Firefox

Pocket is now integrated into the Firefox web browser, and you can login using your firefox/mozilla login, instead of having to create a separate account. This login method can even be used natively on their website, regardless what browser is being used.

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Well-finished GUI and UX

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Can't rename the title of links

If the page title isn't correct/good for a link, there is no way for you to fix it.

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No note-taking allowed

Once I have an article saved in pocket, I can't supplement it with notes to revise later.

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Works well across Google Chrome on macOS and iOS

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Available on the web and mobile devices

Pocket is available on iOS, Android, Kobo eReader and on the web.

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Allows reading saved content in offline mode

Instead of only saving the link, the content is saved for offline use.

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Chrome addon doesn't allow you to add tags with keyboard only (have to use mouse) while saving page

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Can't import Firefox bookmark tags

When importing bookmarks from Firefox, Pocket doesn't include the tags.

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Only the paid version allows to search by tag

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Chrome addon doesn't let you open your library without saving current page first

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Highlighting is a paid feature

You do have the option to highlight in pocket but that's only a paid feature. Update: Highlighting included with free app

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Regularly updated

Updated with features, yet not with performance.

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Import bookmarks

Offers a possibility to import bookmarks from browsers.

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Export bookmarks

There is also a possibility to export bookmarks.

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Mobile native clients available

Clients for iOS and Android available that are better integrated than the browser version.

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Read articles within the app

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Cross-platform

Cross-platform because it's browser based. There are also apps for Mac, Chrome, iOs & Android.

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Tagging

Add tags to bookmarks.

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Directly edit Google documents within the app

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You can copy the content directly from the side panel

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Able to edit description of the link

Very useful when you need to put in your own remarks about the links.

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Design (UX)

Really well-done.

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Night Mode

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Many browser extentions

Easy to add bookmarks.

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Only works in Google Chrome

No option for other browsers.

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Google account required

You're required to have a Google account in order to use the app.

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Unable to save page contents from mobile

From android device, currently it only saves URL. There's no way to save page contents without using the extension in PC's chrome.

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Cross platform

This app can be used seamlessly across all platforms including Android, iOS, and desktop computer platforms.

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Supports drawing or writing notes by hand

Newer version of Google Keep now supports drawing on either a blank page, existing notes or in an image attached to the note.

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Notes can be color-coded

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Notes can be grouped via labels

In addition to the ability to color-code notes, they can be labeled and navigated and grouped that way. This allows for easy organization, to then be found easily at a later date.

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Works as a great bookmarking tool as links added can optionally include a preview image

Keep has a great feature that allows you to save sites you visit as a special note type with a link and a preview image.

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Automatic saving

Automatically saves new changes so that nothing is lost.

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Super fast to use

The focus on a minimal interface makes everything fast to use on both web and mobile. This comes in handy for when a note needs to be jotted down quickly, as there is little to no load times or faffing about trying to get to a space where the note can finally be recorded.

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Unlimited and seamless sync across all Google connected devices, from mobile to desktop

When a mobile device isn't in use, Google Keep can be accessed as a Chrome app or as a website. Basically, no matter the device being used or the OS on it, there is always a way to access the app. There is also no limitation to how many devices this can be done with, freeing up the user to always have access.

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