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Pro Follows strict privacy rules
Because it is located in Germany, the company has to follow very strict rules regarding privacy.
Pro 100% free (at the moment)
The company earns (enough) money with affiliate links, therefore there is no need for a purchasable pro membership.
Con Uses affiliate links which can be seen as an invasion of privacy
Affiliate links are usually not only a way to earn money with advertisement, it mostly also includes generating user profiles which could be seen as a big privacy issue.
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.
Con Limited search in free version
searching for bookmarks with several tags is not possible in the free version.
Pro Design (UX)
Really well-done
Con Quite new company
Time will tell if this product will survive.
Con Subscriptions are non-recurring
You have to resubscribe every month to keep pro which is a real pain.
Pro Search for bookmarks on Google, Yahoo, or Bing
Find saved items based on the tags.
Con Requires Google account
Only option to sign-in is with a Google account.
Pro Comprehensive platform availability
A client is available on nearly every major platform barring e-readers.
Con Issues of duplicating bookmarks arise when using browser's synching features
Firefox and Google Chrome's built-in bookmark syncing features should not be used simultaneously while using Xmarks. Otherwise, you risk duplicates or even losing your bookmarks altogether.
Con Owned by Lastpass who are owned by LogMeIn
Many users made an exodus from LogMeIn due to customer relations errors (shafting customers) reflected by their decisions and actions. Trust in LastPass and Xmarks has been violated by selling out to LogMeIn against customers wishes. The thrice removed chain of ownership brings up concerns of the...
Con Shutting down soon
Will become read only on June 15, 2017.
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