When comparing Raindrop.io vs Flashbackr, the Slant community recommends Raindrop.io for most people. In the question“What are the best read-it-later apps?” Raindrop.io is ranked 5th while Flashbackr is ranked 8th. The most important reason people chose Raindrop.io is:
Really well-done.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Design (UX)
Really well-done.
Pro Mobile native clients available
Clients for iOS and Android available that are better integrated than the browser version.
Pro Cross-platform
Cross-platform because it's browser based. There are also apps for Mac, Chrome, iOs & Android.
Pro Tagging
Add tags to bookmarks.
Pro Import bookmarks
Offers a possibility to import bookmarks from browsers.
Pro Regularly updated
Updated with features, yet not with performance.
Pro Export bookmarks
There is also a possibility to export bookmarks.
Pro Unlimited free space
There is no limit to how much free space you can get on Flashbackr by inviting friends, which is a great feature for an Evernote alternative.
Pro Well designed
Pro Efficient
Pro Simple
Cons
Con Security/Privacy Concerns
The contact information on the website indicates that the business is a sole proprietorship based in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The privacy policy, section 3 concerning how the information they collect may be disclosed, may be concerning to some users given recent events that have been alleged to involve the governing authorities for this business.
Con Slow performance in Safari
Slow to use with delays in response on Safari. Has not been fixed over many years.
Con Subscriptions are non-recurring
You have to resubscribe every month to keep pro which is a real pain.
Con Quite new company
Time will tell if this product will survive.
Con No encryption
Content is not encrypted and therefore sits at rest in a format visible to the developers. This is therefore the same low level of privacy as with Evernote, Google Keep and OneNote.