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Evernote Web Clipper vs Tampermonkey

Evernote Web Clipper logo

Evernote Web Clipper

Browser Extensions

Clip web pages to Evernote

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tampermonkey logo

Tampermonkey

Browser Extensions

The most popular userscript 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; Tampermonkey only source code up to version 2.9 is GPLv3; all newer versions are distributed under a proprietary license despite the extension itself being free to use
  • They diverge on capability: Evernote Web Clipper covers Full page clipping, Tampermonkey covers Userscript management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Evernote Web Clipper and Tampermonkey differ
AttributeEvernote Web ClipperTampermonkey
Pricing modelfreemiumopen-source
PlatformsBrowser ExtensionWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Founded20042010

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

Only in Tampermonkey

  • Userscript management
  • Script editor
  • Auto-update
  • Cloud sync

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

Evernote Web Clipper

  • Capturing web articles and PDFs with AI transcriptionnot Tampermonkey
  • Organizing research notes with advanced search capabilitiesnot Tampermonkey
  • Sharing project notes with real-time team collaborationnot Tampermonkey
  • Linking notes and tasks into organized workflowsnot Tampermonkey

Tampermonkey

  • Auto-run custom JavaScript to add features to specific websitesnot Evernote Web Clipper
  • Block ads, remove clutter, or reformat page layout via community/personal userscriptsnot Evernote Web Clipper
  • Run scripts sourced from Greasy Fork or similar userscript repositoriesnot Evernote Web Clipper
  • Automate repetitive web tasks such as form-filling or redirect skipping via installed scriptsnot Evernote Web Clipper

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

Tampermonkey

  • Only source code up to version 2.9 is GPLv3; all newer versions are distributed under a proprietary license despite the extension itself being free to use
  • Under Manifest V3, GM_webRequest is not (yet) supported
  • Under Manifest V3, GM_xmlhttpRequest fires only one progress event instead of streaming progress, requiring a responseType: 'stream' workaround
  • Since v5.3.2, Chrome/Edge (MV3) requires the user to manually enable Developer Mode, or from Chrome 138+ a per-extension 'Allow User Scripts' toggle, before any userscript will run

Pricing, plan by plan

Evernote Web Clipper

Free

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

Tampermonkey

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Tampermonkey review.

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 Tampermonkey if

  • You need userscript management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android.
  • You also want script editor.
Tampermonkey review

Questions people ask

Is Evernote Web Clipper or Tampermonkey better?
Neither clearly leads. Evernote Web Clipper starts at Free and Tampermonkey at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Evernote Web Clipper or Tampermonkey?
Evernote Web Clipper starts at Free and Tampermonkey at Free.
Does Evernote Web Clipper or Tampermonkey run on more platforms?
Evernote Web Clipper runs on Browser Extension. Tampermonkey runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, 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 is Evernote Web Clipper best used for?
Evernote Web Clipper is most often used for capturing web articles and pdfs with ai transcription, organizing research notes with advanced search capabilities, sharing project notes with real-time team collaboration, linking notes and tasks into organized workflows. Of those, capturing web articles and pdfs with ai transcription and organizing research notes with advanced search capabilities are not what Tampermonkey is typically brought in for.
What can Evernote Web Clipper do that Tampermonkey cannot?
Evernote Web Clipper covers Full page clipping, Article mode, Screenshot capture, Annotations. Tampermonkey covers Userscript management, Script editor, Auto-update, Cloud sync. 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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Tampermonkey: How much does Tampermonkey cost?

Tampermonkey is completely free for all versions and across all supported browsers including Chrome, Edge, Safari, Opera, and Firefox.

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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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Tampermonkey: Is Tampermonkey available on all browsers?

Yes, Tampermonkey is available on Chrome 120 and later, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Opera Next, and Firefox with no cost.

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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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