Browser Extensions · head to head
Honey vs Raindrop.io
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Honey browser extension requires permission to access browsing and shopping data; Raindrop.io no offline access to bookmarks
- They diverge on capability: Honey covers Automatic coupon codes, Raindrop.io covers Bookmark management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Honey and Raindrop.io actually diverge.
| Attribute | Honey | Raindrop.io |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge | Web, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2012 | 2013 |
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 Honey
- Automatic coupon codes
- Price history
- Honey Gold rewards
- Price drop alerts
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.
Honey
- Browser extension requires permission to access browsing and shopping data
- Limited to 30,000+ retailer sites; not all retailers supported
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
Honey
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Honey 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 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 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 Honey or Raindrop.io better?
- Neither clearly leads. Honey 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, Honey or Raindrop.io?
- Honey starts at Free and Raindrop.io at Free.
- Does Honey or Raindrop.io run on more platforms?
- Honey runs on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge. Raindrop.io runs on Web, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, macOS, Windows, 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 Raindrop.io cannot?
- Honey covers Automatic coupon codes, Price history, Honey Gold rewards, Price drop alerts. 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
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.
SourceRaindrop.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SourceHoney: 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.
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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