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Honey vs Tampermonkey

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Honey

Browser Extensions

Automatically find and apply coupon codes

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: Honey browser extension requires permission to access browsing and shopping data; 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: Honey covers Automatic coupon codes, Tampermonkey covers Userscript management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Honey and Tampermonkey actually diverge.

Attributes where Honey and Tampermonkey differ
AttributeHoneyTampermonkey
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, EdgeWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Founded20122010

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 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.

Honey

No use cases recorded yet. See the Honey review.

Tampermonkey

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

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

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

Honey

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Honey review.

Tampermonkey

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Tampermonkey 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.
Honey 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 Honey or Tampermonkey better?
Neither clearly leads. Honey 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, Honey or Tampermonkey?
Honey starts at Free and Tampermonkey at Free.
Does Honey or Tampermonkey run on more platforms?
Honey runs on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge. Tampermonkey runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, 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 Tampermonkey cannot?
Honey covers Automatic coupon codes, Price history, Honey Gold rewards, Price drop alerts. 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

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.

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Honey: 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.

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Honey: 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.

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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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