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

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7 Options Considered

Best alternatives to Evernote Web Clipper to save URLs	Price	Platforms	Software Type
-- Pocket	-	Android, iOS, Kobo, web, macOS, Windows	Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari extension, desktop app
-- Google Keep	FREE	Android / iOS / Chrome / Web / Desktop	-
-- Raindrop.io	-	-	-
-- Pinboard	$11-25/Y	-	-
-- OneNote Clipper	-	-	-

Pocket

Add Video or Image

Top Pro

Allows tagging bookmarks

Bookmarks can be tagged for search accuracy later on. See More

Top Con

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. See More

Specs

Platforms:Android, iOS, Kobo, web, macOS, Windows

Software Type:Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari extension, desktop app

Top Pro

Available on the web and mobile devices

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

Top Con

Highlighting is a paid feature

You do have the option to highlight in pocket but that's only a paid feature. See More

Top Pro

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. See More

Top Con

No note-taking allowed

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

Top Pro

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. See More

Top Con

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

Top Pro

Well-finished GUI and UX

Top Con

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

Top Pro

Allows reading saved content in offline mode

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

Top Con

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. See More

Top Con

Can't import Firefox bookmark tags

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

Top Con

Only the paid version allows to search by tag

Google Keep

Top Pro

Cross platform

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

Top Con

Google account required

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

Specs

Platforms:Android / iOS / Chrome / Web / Desktop

Collaborative:Yes

Top Pro

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. See More

Top Con

Only works in Google Chrome

No option for other browsers. See More

Top Pro

Notes can be color-coded

Top Pro

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. See More

Top Pro

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. See More

Top Pro

Automatic saving

Automatically saves new changes so that nothing is lost. See More

Top Pro

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. See More

Top Pro

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. See More

Top Pro

Easy to use

1-step to take a note on Android: tap 'take a note'. Web version: cursor is on the note itself. See More

Raindrop.io

Add Video or Image

Top Pro

Read articles within the app

Lynette Chia's Experience

It's very easy to use and one of the best multi-functional bookmarking manager. See More

Top Pro

Cross-platform

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

Ben Raz's Experience

I LOVE IT, SIMPLE UI, EASY TO USE AND ORGENIZE IN CATEGORIES See More

Top Pro

Tagging

Add tags to bookmarks. See More

Top Pro

Directly edit Google documents within the app

Top Pro

You can copy the content directly from the side panel

Top Pro

Able to edit description of the link

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

Top Pro

Design (UX)

Really well-done. See More

Top Pro

Night Mode

Top Pro

Many browser extentions

Easy to add bookmarks. See More

Pinboard

Add Video or Image

Top Pro

A way to save notes and other snippets of text as bookmarks

Top Con

Paid service

Costs $11/year. Many features are available elsewhere for free. See More

Top Pro

A searchable archive of all your tweets and favorites

Top Con

Unresponsive support

Don't expect a response from their support email. Developer is very active on twitter, perhaps a tweet might work better. See More

Top Pro

The ability to bookmark by email from your iPhone

Top Pro

Excellent API

Pinboard has an API that gives you access to all features used in the webapp, so you can build scripts and apps that work against it very easily. See More

Top Pro

Easy tagging

OneNote Clipper

Add Video or Image

Top Pro

Cross-device

Top Pro

Allows clipping only the content part of the site

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