Software · head to head
ColorZilla vs Pocket
The short version
- Each has a real cost: ColorZilla the vendor's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 2 January 2022 describes ColorZilla only as a free browser extension for Firefox and Chrome (eyedropper, color picker, gradient generator) with no paid tier, pricing page, or subscription mentioned anywhere on the site; Pocket no note-taking feature despite competitor Instapaper offering this
- They diverge on capability: ColorZilla covers Color picker, Pocket covers Save for later.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ColorZilla and Pocket actually diverge.
| Attribute | ColorZilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | Unknown |
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, Safari |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), 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
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
ColorZilla
- The vendor's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 2 January 2022 describes ColorZilla only as a free browser extension for Firefox and Chrome (eyedropper, color picker, gradient generator) with no paid tier, pricing page, or subscription mentioned anywhere on the site
- 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
- 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.
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.
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 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
Pocket: Does Pocket work offline?
Yes. Pocket syncs articles to your device for offline reading access on phones, tablets, and computers.
SourcePocket: 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.
SourcePocket: 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.
SourcePocket: 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.
SourcePocket: Does Pocket sync across my devices?
Yes. Saved articles, tags, and reading progress synced automatically across iOS, Android, Web, and browser extensions.
SourcePocket: 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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