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Save to Google Drive vs Tampermonkey

Save to Google Drive logo

Save to Google Drive

Browser Extensions

Save web content to Google Drive

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: Save to Google Drive cannot capture chrome:// pages or Chrome Web Store pages due to browser security restrictions; 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: Save to Google Drive covers Save to Drive, Tampermonkey covers Userscript management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Save to Google Drive and Tampermonkey actually diverge.

Attributes where Save to Google Drive and Tampermonkey differ
AttributeSave to Google DriveTampermonkey
Pricing modelfreeopen-source
PlatformsChromeWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Founded20132010

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Save to Google Drive

  • Save to Drive
  • Multiple formats
  • Screenshot capture
  • Context menu integration

Only in Tampermonkey

  • Userscript management
  • Script editor
  • Auto-update
  • Cloud sync
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support
  • Safari support
  • Opera support

Both cover

  • Chrome support

What people use each for

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

Save to Google Drive

  • Centralizing scattered files from email, devices, external systems into one locationnot Tampermonkey
  • Enabling real-time document editing across teams with shared access controlsnot Tampermonkey
  • Classifying millions of files with AI-powered organization and searchnot Tampermonkey
  • Maintaining version control and audit trails for accountabilitynot Tampermonkey
  • Protecting against ransomware with AI-based threat detectionnot Tampermonkey

Tampermonkey

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

Where each one falls short

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

Save to Google Drive

  • Cannot capture chrome:// pages or Chrome Web Store pages due to browser security restrictions
  • Full-page image capture often fails despite correct settings configuration
  • Authorization errors when saving images via context menu occur intermittently
  • Save as Google Document feature gets stuck on 'Downloading' for some users
  • No automatic file organization or categorization upon saving

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

Save to Google Drive

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Save images
    • Save documents
    • Save web pages

Tampermonkey

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Tampermonkey review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Save to Google Drive if

  • You need save to drive.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome.
  • You also want multiple formats.
Save to Google Drive 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 Save to Google Drive or Tampermonkey better?
Neither clearly leads. Save to Google Drive 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, Save to Google Drive or Tampermonkey?
Save to Google Drive starts at Free and Tampermonkey at Free.
Does Save to Google Drive or Tampermonkey run on more platforms?
Save to Google Drive runs on Chrome. Tampermonkey runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android.
Can I use Save to Google Drive for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Save to Google Drive best used for?
Save to Google Drive is most often used for centralizing scattered files from email, devices, external systems into one location, enabling real-time document editing across teams with shared access controls, classifying millions of files with ai-powered organization and search, maintaining version control and audit trails for accountability. Of those, centralizing scattered files from email, devices, external systems into one location and enabling real-time document editing across teams with shared access controls are not what Tampermonkey is typically brought in for.
What can Save to Google Drive do that Tampermonkey cannot?
Save to Google Drive covers Save to Drive, Multiple formats, Screenshot capture, Context menu integration. Tampermonkey covers Userscript management, Script editor, Auto-update, Cloud sync. Both handle Chrome support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Save to Google Drive: What file formats can Save to Google Drive capture?

The extension can save pages as PDF, Google Docs, raw HTML, MHTML, or images (visible or full page), with configurable options for each save.

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Tampermonkey: How much does Tampermonkey cost?

Tampermonkey is completely free for all versions and across all supported browsers including Chrome, Edge, Safari, Opera, and Firefox.

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Save to Google Drive: Does Save to Google Drive count against storage limits?

Yes, all content saved to Google Drive counts against your storage limit. Free Google accounts come with 15GB shared across Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos.

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Tampermonkey: Is Tampermonkey available on all browsers?

Yes, Tampermonkey is available on Chrome 120 and later, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Opera Next, and Firefox with no cost.

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Save to Google Drive: Can the extension capture entire web pages?

The extension has reported issues with full-page capture functionality, despite settings configured for 'Image of entire page' - this feature reportedly worked better in the past.

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Save to Google Drive: Does the extension have organization features?

No, the extension has no automatic organization features. Files land in whatever folder you designate with no built-in categorization or tagging.

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