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Notion Web Clipper vs uBlock Origin

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Notion Web Clipper

Software

Save anything from the web to Notion

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
uBlock Origin logo

uBlock Origin

Software

Free, open-source ad content blocker

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Notion Web Clipper web clipper available only for Chrome browser; uBlock Origin cNAME uncloaking of third-party trackers disguised as first-party is only available on Firefox, because the required DNS API does not exist in Chromium
  • They diverge on capability: Notion Web Clipper covers Web clipping, uBlock Origin covers Ad blocking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Notion Web Clipper and uBlock Origin actually diverge.

Attributes where Notion Web Clipper and uBlock Origin differ
AttributeNotion Web ClipperuBlock Origin
PlatformsWeb (Chrome), MobileChrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera
Founded20132014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (free), 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 Notion Web Clipper

  • Web clipping
  • Database integration
  • Tag support
  • Quick capture
  • Safari support

Only in uBlock Origin

  • Ad blocking
  • Tracker blocking
  • Malware domain blocking
  • Custom filter lists
  • Opera support

Both cover

  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support

What people use each for

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

Notion Web Clipper

  • Save web pages to Notion workspacenot uBlock Origin
  • Organise and reference web contentnot uBlock Origin

uBlock Origin

  • Blocking advertisements and third-party trackers in the browsernot Notion Web Clipper
  • Running a default-deny policy on third-party scripts and resourcesnot Notion Web Clipper
  • Element picking and cosmetic filtering of unwanted page contentnot Notion Web Clipper

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Notion Web Clipper

  • Web clipper available only for Chrome browser
  • Mobile clipping limited to in-app functionality, not full web clipper

uBlock Origin

  • CNAME uncloaking of third-party trackers disguised as first-party is only available on Firefox, because the required DNS API does not exist in Chromium
  • HTML filtering of response bodies requires the webRequest.filterResponseData API, which is only available in Firefox
  • On Chromium-based browsers uBO is not reliably ready at browser launch, so tracker and advertisement payloads can reach already-open tabs before filtering starts
  • Pre-fetch blocking is not reliable on Chromium-based browsers because they give websites precedence over user settings
  • The Chromium build does not use the WebAssembly filtering code paths, because the extra manifest permission would create friction publishing to the Chrome Web Store
  • LZ4 storage compression is Firefox only, and on Chromium in incognito mode IndexedDB resets, so uBO launches with out-of-date filter lists

Pricing, plan by plan

Notion Web Clipper

Free

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

uBlock Origin

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Ad blocking
    • Tracker blocking
    • Custom filter lists

Which should you pick?

Choose Notion Web Clipper if

  • You need web clipping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web (Chrome), Mobile.
  • You also want database integration.
Notion Web Clipper review

Choose uBlock Origin if

  • You need ad blocking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
  • You also want tracker blocking.
uBlock Origin review

Questions people ask

Is Notion Web Clipper or uBlock Origin better?
Neither clearly leads. Notion Web Clipper starts at Free and uBlock Origin at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Notion Web Clipper or uBlock Origin?
Notion Web Clipper starts at Free and uBlock Origin at Free.
Does Notion Web Clipper or uBlock Origin run on more platforms?
Notion Web Clipper runs on Web (Chrome), Mobile. uBlock Origin runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
Can I use Notion Web Clipper for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Notion Web Clipper best used for?
Notion Web Clipper is most often used for save web pages to notion workspace, organise and reference web content. Of those, save web pages to notion workspace and organise and reference web content are not what uBlock Origin is typically brought in for.
What can Notion Web Clipper do that uBlock Origin cannot?
Notion Web Clipper covers Web clipping, Database integration, Tag support, Quick capture. uBlock Origin covers Ad blocking, Tracker blocking, Malware domain blocking, Custom filter lists. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.
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