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Evernote Web Clipper vs Raindrop.io

Evernote Web Clipper logo

Evernote Web Clipper

Browser Extensions

Clip web pages to Evernote

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Raindrop.io logo

Raindrop.io

Browser Extensions

All-in-one bookmark manager

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; Raindrop.io no offline access to bookmarks
  • They diverge on capability: Evernote Web Clipper covers Full page clipping, Raindrop.io covers Bookmark management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Evernote Web Clipper and Raindrop.io actually diverge.

Attributes where Evernote Web Clipper and Raindrop.io differ
AttributeEvernote Web ClipperRaindrop.io
PlatformsBrowser ExtensionWeb, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Founded20042013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), 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

Only in Raindrop.io

  • Bookmark management
  • Collections
  • Full-text search
  • Duplicate detection

Both cover

  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support
  • Safari support
  • Opera 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

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

Evernote Web Clipper

Free

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

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 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 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.
Raindrop.io review

Questions people ask

Is Evernote Web Clipper or Raindrop.io better?
Neither clearly leads. Evernote Web Clipper 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, Evernote Web Clipper or Raindrop.io?
Evernote Web Clipper starts at Free and Raindrop.io at Free.
Does Evernote Web Clipper or Raindrop.io run on more platforms?
Evernote Web Clipper runs on Browser Extension. Raindrop.io runs on Web, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
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 Raindrop.io cannot?
Evernote Web Clipper covers Full page clipping, Article mode, Screenshot capture, Annotations. 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

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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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.

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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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Raindrop.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.

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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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Raindrop.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.

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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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Raindrop.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.

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Raindrop.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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