Software · head to head
Honey vs Capital One Shopping
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Honey browser extension requires permission to access browsing and shopping data; Capital One Shopping limited to coupon and price comparison features, no true cashback rewards
- They diverge on capability: Honey covers Automatic coupon codes, Capital One Shopping covers Price comparison.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Honey and Capital One Shopping actually diverge.
| Attribute | Honey | Capital One Shopping |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2012 | 2014 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Honey
- Automatic coupon codes
- Price history
- Honey Gold rewards
- Price drop alerts
- Opera support
Only in Capital One Shopping
- Price comparison
- Coupon finder
- Price tracking
- Credits rewards
Both cover
- Chrome support
- Firefox support
- Edge support
- Safari support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Honey
- Browser extension requires permission to access browsing and shopping data
- Limited to 30,000+ retailer sites; not all retailers supported
Capital One Shopping
- Limited to coupon and price comparison features, no true cashback rewards
- Dependent on retailers offering coupons or price matching
- Browser extension adds processing overhead to shopping sessions
Pricing, plan by plan
Honey
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Honey review.
Capital One Shopping
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Capital One Shopping review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Honey if
- You need automatic coupon codes.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge.
- You also want price history.
Choose Capital One Shopping if
- You need price comparison.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want coupon finder.
Questions people ask
- Is Honey or Capital One Shopping better?
- Neither clearly leads. Honey starts at Free and Capital One Shopping at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Honey or Capital One Shopping?
- Honey starts at Free and Capital One Shopping at Free.
- Does Honey or Capital One Shopping run on more platforms?
- Honey runs on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge. Capital One Shopping runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Honey for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can Honey do that Capital One Shopping cannot?
- Honey covers Automatic coupon codes, Price history, Honey Gold rewards, Price drop alerts. Capital One Shopping covers Price comparison, Coupon finder, Price tracking, Credits rewards. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support, Safari support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Honey: Is Honey free to use?
Yes, Honey's browser extension is completely free to use with no subscription fees. Users can earn rewards through purchases on participating sites and redeem points for gift cards.
SourceCapital One Shopping: Is Capital One Shopping free?
Yes. Capital One Shopping is 100% free to install and use on desktop or mobile. There are no fees or charges.
SourceHoney: What browsers does Honey support?
Honey is available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, and Edge browsers on desktop. iOS users can enable the extension for mobile Safari through the PayPal mobile app, but Android does not currently support the mobile extension.
SourceCapital One Shopping: Does Capital One Shopping require a Capital One account?
No. Capital One Shopping is free for everyone, including people who are not Capital One customers.
SourceHoney: How does Honey search for coupon codes?
Honey automatically searches for and tests available coupon codes at checkout on 30,000+ popular sites. If a working code is found, Honey applies the one with the biggest savings to your cart.
SourceCapital One Shopping: What platforms does Capital One Shopping support?
Capital One Shopping is available as a browser extension for desktop browsers and as a mobile app for iOS and Android.
Honey: Can I track price drops with Honey?
Yes, Honey's Droplist feature allows you to add items and receive notifications about price drops, helping you find the best time to purchase.
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