When comparing Earth View vs Tagpacker, the Slant community recommends Earth View for most people. In the question“What are the best new tab extensions for Chrome?” Earth View is ranked 15th while Tagpacker is ranked 18th. The most important reason people chose Earth View is:
The extensions pulls great satellite images from various places in the world via Google Maps. There's also a button to find out the place on the map.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Displays different satellite image each time a new tab is opened
The extensions pulls great satellite images from various places in the world via Google Maps. There's also a button to find out the place on the map.
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 customizability
Con Not good for productivity
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.