When comparing Flashbackr vs Tagpacker, the Slant community recommends Flashbackr for most people. In the question“What are the best read-it-later apps?” Flashbackr is ranked 8th while Tagpacker is ranked 9th. The most important reason people chose Flashbackr is:
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.
Specs
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Pros
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
Pro 100% free (at the moment)
The company earns (enough) money with affiliate links, therefore there is no need for a purchasable pro membership.
Pro Auto tagging
It makes tag suggestions based on your tags already used
Pro Follows strict privacy rules
Because it is located in Germany, the company has to follow very strict rules regarding privacy.
Pro Automate tasks with Zapier
Automating tasks with Zapier.
Pro API
Programatically access links and tags.
Pro Clean, efficient UI
Pro Date
It saves the date when the bookmark is added
Cons
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.
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. They also include generating user profiles, which could be seen as a big privacy issue.