Software · head to head
Awesome Screenshot vs Raindrop.io
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Raindrop.io covers Bookmark management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Awesome Screenshot and Raindrop.io actually diverge.
| Attribute | Awesome Screenshot | Raindrop.io |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari | Web, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2007 | 2013 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Awesome Screenshot
- Screen capture
- Annotation tools
- Cloud storage
- Screen recording
Only in Raindrop.io
- Bookmark management
- Collections
- Full-text search
- Duplicate detection
- Opera support
Both cover
- Chrome support
- Firefox support
- Edge support
- Safari support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Awesome Screenshot
Nothing recorded yet. See the Awesome Screenshot review.
Raindrop.io
- No offline access to bookmarks
- Free plan limited to 100 MB per month file uploads
- Free plan limited to 3 highlights per bookmark, Pro unlimited
- Full-text search only available in Pro plan
- No self-hosted deployment option
- No enterprise SSO or SAML support
Pricing, plan by plan
Awesome Screenshot
Free- FreeFree
- Screen capture
- Basic annotation
- Cloud storage
Raindrop.io
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited bookmarks and collections
- Basic organization with tags and filters
- Cross-device syncing
- Pro$3.17/month
- Everything in Free
- Full-text search of all page content
- Permanent web archives of saved pages
Which should you pick?
Choose Awesome Screenshot if
- You need screen capture.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari.
- You also want annotation tools.
Choose Raindrop.io if
- You need bookmark management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
- You also want collections.
Questions people ask
- Is Awesome Screenshot or Raindrop.io better?
- Neither clearly leads. Awesome Screenshot starts at Free and Raindrop.io at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Awesome Screenshot or Raindrop.io?
- Awesome Screenshot starts at Free and Raindrop.io at Free.
- Does Awesome Screenshot or Raindrop.io run on more platforms?
- Awesome Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari. Raindrop.io runs on Web, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Awesome Screenshot for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can Awesome Screenshot do that Raindrop.io cannot?
- Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Annotation tools, Cloud storage, Screen recording. Raindrop.io covers Bookmark management, Collections, Full-text search, Duplicate detection. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support, Safari support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Raindrop.io: Does Raindrop.io work offline?
No, Raindrop.io is a cloud-based service and does not support offline access to your bookmarks. An offline mode has been heavily requested by users but is not yet available.
SourceRaindrop.io: Can I export all my bookmarks from Raindrop.io?
Yes. You can export your entire account, individual collections, or selected bookmarks in HTML (Netscape Bookmarks format), CSV, or TXT formats. Pro users can create automatic daily backups with up to 30 retained versions.
SourceRaindrop.io: What is the difference between the free and Pro plans?
The free plan offers unlimited bookmarks and collections with basic organization. Pro ($38/year) adds full-text search of page content, permanent web archives, AI tag suggestions, file uploads up to 10GB/month, automatic backups, and an AI assistant for managing bookmarks.
SourceRaindrop.io: How much can I upload to Raindrop.io on the free plan?
Free users are limited to 100 MB per month in file uploads, with individual files capped at 100 MB. Pro users get 10 GB per month with 300 MB per file.
SourceRaindrop.io: Does Raindrop.io offer self-hosting or SSO for teams?
No, Raindrop.io is a cloud-only service. There is no self-hosted option or enterprise SSO (SAML/LDAP) support. Authentication is limited to email/password, Google, or Apple sign-in.
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