Browser Extensions · head to head
ColorZilla vs Raindrop.io
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; Raindrop.io no offline access to bookmarks
- They diverge on capability: ColorZilla covers Color picker, Raindrop.io covers Bookmark management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ColorZilla and Raindrop.io actually diverge.
| Attribute | ColorZilla | Raindrop.io |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | Unknown |
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge | 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 (Browser Extensions).
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 Raindrop.io
- Bookmark management
- Collections
- Full-text search
- Duplicate detection
- 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
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
ColorZilla
Free- FreeFree
- Color picker
- Eyedropper
- Gradient generator
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 ColorZilla if
- You need color picker.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
- You also want eyedropper tool.
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 ColorZilla or Raindrop.io better?
- Neither clearly leads. ColorZilla 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, ColorZilla or Raindrop.io?
- ColorZilla starts at Free and Raindrop.io at Free.
- Does ColorZilla or Raindrop.io run on more platforms?
- ColorZilla runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge. Raindrop.io runs on Web, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
- 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 Raindrop.io cannot?
- ColorZilla covers Color picker, Eyedropper tool, Gradient generator, Palette analyzer. Raindrop.io covers Bookmark management, Collections, Full-text search, Duplicate detection. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge 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.
SourceRelated pages
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