Browser Extensions · head to head
Raindrop.io vs Wappalyzer
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Raindrop.io no offline access to bookmarks; Wappalyzer cannot detect server-side or hidden technologies without client-side footprints
- They diverge on capability: Raindrop.io covers Bookmark management, Wappalyzer covers Technology detection.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Raindrop.io and Wappalyzer actually diverge.
| Attribute | Raindrop.io | Wappalyzer |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Web |
| Founded | 2013 | 2009 |
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 Raindrop.io
- Bookmark management
- Collections
- Full-text search
- Duplicate detection
- Safari support
- Opera support
Only in Wappalyzer
- Technology detection
- CMS identification
- Framework analysis
- Analytics tracking
Both cover
- Chrome support
- Firefox support
- Edge support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Wappalyzer
- Cannot detect server-side or hidden technologies without client-side footprints
- Went closed-source in 2023; self-hosting now difficult without maintaining community forks
- Data export features locked to Business plan ($450/month) minimum
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Wappalyzer
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Wappalyzer review.
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose Wappalyzer if
- You need technology detection.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Web.
- You also want cms identification.
Questions people ask
- Is Raindrop.io or Wappalyzer better?
- Neither clearly leads. Raindrop.io starts at Free and Wappalyzer at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Raindrop.io or Wappalyzer?
- Raindrop.io starts at Free and Wappalyzer at Free.
- Does Raindrop.io or Wappalyzer run on more platforms?
- Raindrop.io runs on Web, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. Wappalyzer runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Web.
- Can I use Raindrop.io for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can Raindrop.io do that Wappalyzer cannot?
- Raindrop.io covers Bookmark management, Collections, Full-text search, Duplicate detection. Wappalyzer covers Technology detection, CMS identification, Framework analysis, Analytics tracking. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Raindrop.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.
SourceWappalyzer: Does Wappalyzer have a free version?
Yes. Wappalyzer's browser extension is completely free and provides unlimited technology lookups with no account required. The free tier includes basic website technology detection across all categories.
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.
SourceWappalyzer: What are the paid pricing tiers for Wappalyzer?
Wappalyzer's paid plans start at $250/month for Pro (5,000 lookups, 1 user), $450/month for Business (20,000 lookups, 5 users, API access), and $850+/month for Enterprise (200,000+ lookups, 25+ users). Annual billing offers 17% discount.
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.
SourceWappalyzer: Can Wappalyzer detect all website technologies?
Wappalyzer detects over 1,000 technologies but cannot detect server-side or hidden technologies, backend infrastructure, internal databases, or ERP systems with no client-side footprint.
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.
SourceWappalyzer: Can Wappalyzer be self-hosted?
Wappalyzer went closed-source in 2023 when the GitHub repository was taken down. It can be deployed via Docker or npm, but the community-contributed fingerprint database is now part of the commercial product. Open-source forks are available but not officially maintained.
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.
SourceWappalyzer: What integrations does Wappalyzer offer?
Wappalyzer integrates with CRM systems like Salesforce and HubSpot, and supports lead list exports and API access for business users on paid plans.
SourceWappalyzer: When does Wappalyzer data export become available?
Data export and lead list generation features are only available on the Business plan ($450/month) and above, not on the Pro tier.
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