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Honey vs Stay

Honey logo

Honey

Browser Extensions

Automatically find and apply coupon codes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Stay logo

Stay

Browser Extensions

Safari userscript manager that runs Tampermonkey scripts

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Honey browser extension requires permission to access browsing and shopping data; Stay apple only. No Chrome, Firefox or Edge build, so it cannot serve a cross-browser workflow.
  • They diverge on capability: Honey covers Automatic coupon codes, Stay covers Tampermonkey and Violentmonkey compatibility.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 15 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Honey and Stay actually diverge.

Attributes where Honey and Stay differ
AttributeHoneyStay
Pricing modelUnknownone-time
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, EdgeSafari, iOS, macOS
Founded2012Unknown

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 Honey

  • Automatic coupon codes
  • Price history
  • Honey Gold rewards
  • Price drop alerts
  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support
  • Safari support

Only in Stay

  • Tampermonkey and Violentmonkey compatibility
  • Userscript management
  • Cross-device bookmark sync
  • Download manager
  • Dark mode
  • One-time purchase across platforms

What people use each for

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

Honey

  • Testing coupon codes automatically at checkout across 30,000 sitesnot Stay
  • Notifying shoppers of price drops on saved itemsnot Stay
  • Comparing Amazon sellers including shipping and Prime costsnot Stay
  • Supporting shopping across Chrome, Safari, and Firefox browsersnot Stay
  • Discovering deals at checkout moments without manual searchingnot Stay

Stay

  • Running Tampermonkey scripts on Safarinot Honey
  • Running userscripts on iPhone and iPadnot Honey
  • Syncing bookmarks across Apple and non-Apple devicesnot Honey
  • Managing downloads into categorised folders on iOSnot Honey
  • Forcing dark mode on sites that do not offer itnot 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

Stay

  • Apple only. No Chrome, Firefox or Edge build, so it cannot serve a cross-browser workflow.
  • The free tier is deliberately limited, so the practical product is the paid one.
  • Compatibility with Tampermonkey and Violentmonkey scripts is a translation layer rather than the real thing, and a script relying on an unusual GM function may not behave identically.
  • It bundles bookmark sync, downloads and dark mode alongside the script manager, which is more surface area than some people want from an extension with access to every page.
  • A much smaller project than the established managers, so fewer scripts are tested against it.

Pricing, plan by plan

Honey

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Honey review.

Stay

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited functionality
  • Lifetime$5/one-time
    • All features
    • iPhone, iPad and Mac
    • Lifetime updates

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 Stay if

  • You need tampermonkey and violentmonkey compatibility.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Safari, iOS, macOS.
  • You also want userscript management.
Stay review

Questions people ask

Is Honey or Stay better?
Neither clearly leads. Honey starts at Free and Stay at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Honey or Stay?
Honey starts at Free and Stay at Free.
Does Honey or Stay run on more platforms?
Honey runs on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge. Stay runs on Safari, iOS, macOS.
Can I use Honey for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Honey best used for?
Honey is most often used for testing coupon codes automatically at checkout across 30,000 sites, notifying shoppers of price drops on saved items, comparing amazon sellers including shipping and prime costs, supporting shopping across chrome, safari, and firefox browsers. Of those, testing coupon codes automatically at checkout across 30,000 sites and notifying shoppers of price drops on saved items are not what Stay is typically brought in for.
What can Honey do that Stay cannot?
Honey covers Automatic coupon codes, Price history, Honey Gold rewards, Price drop alerts. Stay covers Tampermonkey and Violentmonkey compatibility, Userscript management, Cross-device bookmark sync, Download manager.

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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Stay: Can Stay run Tampermonkey scripts?

Yes. It supports its own native scripts and also scripts written for Tampermonkey and Violentmonkey, which is the main reason to choose it on Safari.

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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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Stay: How much does Stay cost?

A one-time payment, reported at around $5, covering iPhone, iPad and Mac with lifetime updates and no subscription. A free version with limited functionality is available.

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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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Stay: Does Stay work on iPhone?

Yes. It supports Safari across iPhone, iPad and Mac, and the single purchase covers all three.

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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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Stay: What can userscripts do in Safari through Stay?

The vendor's examples are automatic pagination, immersive translation, redirect blocking and aggregated search. Anything a userscript can do on another browser is broadly in scope, subject to Safari's own restrictions.

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Stay: Is Stay open source?

The project publishes source on GitHub, and the app is distributed through the App Store as a paid product with a limited free tier.

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