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Evernote Web Clipper vs JSON Viewer

Evernote Web Clipper logo

Evernote Web Clipper

Browser Extensions

Clip web pages to Evernote

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
JSON Viewer logo

JSON Viewer

Browser Extensions

View JSON documents in the browser

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Evernote Web Clipper requires Evernote subscription to access full capabilities beyond basic clipping; JSON Viewer the project is MIT licensed open source code hosted on GitHub with no vendor and no paid tier
  • They diverge on capability: Evernote Web Clipper covers Full page clipping, JSON Viewer covers JSON formatting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Evernote Web Clipper and JSON Viewer actually diverge.

Attributes where Evernote Web Clipper and JSON Viewer differ
AttributeEvernote Web ClipperJSON Viewer
Pricing modelUnknownfree
PlatformsBrowser ExtensionChrome, Firefox, Edge
Founded20042015

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 Evernote Web Clipper

  • Full page clipping
  • Article mode
  • Screenshot capture
  • Annotations
  • Safari support
  • Opera support

Only in JSON Viewer

  • JSON formatting
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Tree view
  • Search functionality

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.

Evernote Web Clipper

  • Requires Evernote subscription to access full capabilities beyond basic clipping
  • Web Clipper functionality depends on Evernote account synchronization
  • Text extraction from images only works on paid Evernote plans

JSON Viewer

  • The project is MIT licensed open source code hosted on GitHub with no vendor and no paid tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Evernote Web Clipper

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Evernote Web Clipper review.

JSON Viewer

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Syntax highlighting
    • Collapsible tree
    • Search

Which should you pick?

Choose Evernote Web Clipper if

  • You need full page clipping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Browser Extension.
  • You also want article mode.
Evernote Web Clipper review

Choose JSON Viewer if

  • You need json formatting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
  • You also want syntax highlighting.
JSON Viewer review

Questions people ask

Is Evernote Web Clipper or JSON Viewer better?
Neither clearly leads. Evernote Web Clipper starts at Free and JSON Viewer at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Evernote Web Clipper or JSON Viewer?
Evernote Web Clipper starts at Free and JSON Viewer at Free.
Does Evernote Web Clipper or JSON Viewer run on more platforms?
Evernote Web Clipper runs on Browser Extension. JSON Viewer runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
Can I use Evernote Web Clipper for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Evernote Web Clipper do that JSON Viewer cannot?
Evernote Web Clipper covers Full page clipping, Article mode, Screenshot capture, Annotations. JSON Viewer covers JSON formatting, Syntax highlighting, Tree view, Search functionality. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Evernote Web Clipper: Is Evernote Web Clipper free?

The extension itself is free to download and install, but full capabilities require an Evernote subscription. Evernote offers a free plan with basic features and paid tiers for advanced functionality.

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Evernote Web Clipper: What browsers does the Web Clipper support?

Evernote Web Clipper is available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera browsers.

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Evernote Web Clipper: Can I search text inside clipped images?

Yes, Evernote's search reads text inside images. On paid plans, it also searches inside PDFs and documents.

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Evernote Web Clipper: What content can I clip with the Web Clipper?

You can clip full pages, simplified articles, selections, or annotated screenshots into your notebooks with tags and remarks added at save time.

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