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ColorZilla vs Pocket

ColorZilla logo

ColorZilla

Browser Extensions

Advanced color picker and eyedropper

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Pocket logo

Pocket

Browser Extensions

Save articles and videos for later

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ColorZilla no pricing information published on main website or pricing page, making cost structure unclear to potential users; Pocket no note-taking feature despite competitor Instapaper offering this
  • They diverge on capability: ColorZilla covers Color picker, Pocket covers Save for later.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ColorZilla and Pocket actually diverge.

Attributes where ColorZilla and Pocket differ
AttributeColorZillaPocket
Pricing modelfreeUnknown
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, EdgeWeb, iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, Safari

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Browser Extensions), founded (2007).

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 ColorZilla

  • Color picker
  • Eyedropper tool
  • Gradient generator
  • Palette analyzer

Only in Pocket

  • Save for later
  • Offline reading
  • Clean reading view
  • Tagging
  • Safari support
  • Opera support

Both cover

  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ColorZilla

  • Extracting exact color values from website designs instantlynot Pocket
  • Generating CSS gradients without returning to Photoshopnot Pocket
  • Analyzing and converting visual color palettes to codenot Pocket

Pocket

  • Saving articles from across the web to read later on any devicenot ColorZilla
  • Discovering curated articles and stories through algorithmic recommendationsnot ColorZilla
  • Managing personal reading lists and organizing saved content by topicsnot ColorZilla

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ColorZilla

  • No pricing information published on main website or pricing page, making cost structure unclear to potential users
  • No free tier or trial option clearly advertised, limiting ability to test features before purchase

Pocket

  • No note-taking feature despite competitor Instapaper offering this
  • Full-text search of saved articles limited to premium tier ($4.99/month)
  • Highlights feature was unreliable and often failed to work properly with large libraries
  • Images, particularly infographics and data-heavy charts, frequently failed to display properly in the reading view
  • Limited sharing capabilities with non-Pocket users

Pricing, plan by plan

ColorZilla

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Color picker
    • Eyedropper
    • Gradient generator

Pocket

Free
  • Premium$4.99/month
    • Permanent library backup
    • Full-text search
    • AI-suggested tags
  • Premium Annual$45/year
    • Permanent library backup
    • Full-text search
    • AI-suggested tags

Which should you pick?

Choose ColorZilla if

  • You need color picker.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
  • You also want eyedropper tool.
ColorZilla review

Choose Pocket if

  • You need save for later.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, Safari.
  • You also want offline reading.
Pocket review

Questions people ask

Is ColorZilla or Pocket better?
Neither clearly leads. ColorZilla starts at Free and Pocket at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ColorZilla or Pocket?
ColorZilla starts at Free and Pocket at Free.
Does ColorZilla or Pocket run on more platforms?
ColorZilla runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge. Pocket runs on Web, iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, Safari.
Can I use ColorZilla for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is ColorZilla best used for?
ColorZilla is most often used for extracting exact color values from website designs instantly, generating css gradients without returning to photoshop, analyzing and converting visual color palettes to code. Of those, extracting exact color values from website designs instantly and generating css gradients without returning to photoshop are not what Pocket is typically brought in for.
What can ColorZilla do that Pocket cannot?
ColorZilla covers Color picker, Eyedropper tool, Gradient generator, Palette analyzer. Pocket covers Save for later, Offline reading, Clean reading view, Tagging. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ColorZilla: How much does ColorZilla cost?

ColorZilla does not publish pricing on its website. The site describes browser extensions for Firefox and Chrome, plus an online CSS gradient editor, but cost information is not available. Users must contact the company directly or check browser extension marketplaces for availability and cost details.

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Pocket: Does Pocket work offline?

Yes. Pocket syncs articles to your device for offline reading access on phones, tablets, and computers.

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ColorZilla: Is ColorZilla free to use?

The website does not specify whether ColorZilla tools are free or paid. While browser extensions are often offered free in extension stores, the online tools and their pricing model are not documented on the main site.

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Pocket: Is Pocket free to use?

Pocket was free with unlimited article saves, offline reading, and basic tagging. Premium was $4.99/month or $45/year, adding features like permanent library backup, full-text search, and AI-suggested tags.

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Pocket: How do I export my saved articles?

Users could export data via CSV file by visiting getpocket.com/export before the October 8, 2025 deadline. The export includes links and metadata but not full article text or offline cached content.

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Pocket: Can I take notes while reading articles in Pocket?

Pocket did not have a native note-taking feature. Premium subscribers could highlight and annotate articles, but text notes were not supported, unlike competitor Instapaper.

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Pocket: Does Pocket sync across my devices?

Yes. Saved articles, tags, and reading progress synced automatically across iOS, Android, Web, and browser extensions.

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Pocket: What happened to Pocket?

Mozilla shut down Pocket on July 8, 2025, as part of a strategic shift to focus resources on Firefox. Users could export data until October 8, 2025, after which all saved data was permanently deleted.

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