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Tampermonkey vs Raindrop.io

Tampermonkey logo

Tampermonkey

Software

The most popular userscript manager

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Raindrop.io logo

Raindrop.io

Software

All-in-one bookmark manager

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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; Raindrop.io no offline access to bookmarks
  • They diverge on capability: Tampermonkey covers Userscript management, Raindrop.io covers Bookmark management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Tampermonkey and Raindrop.io actually diverge.

Attributes where Tampermonkey and Raindrop.io differ
AttributeTampermonkeyRaindrop.io
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, AndroidWeb, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Founded20102013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), 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 Tampermonkey

  • Userscript management
  • Script editor
  • Auto-update
  • Cloud sync

Only in Raindrop.io

  • Bookmark management
  • Collections
  • Full-text search
  • Duplicate detection

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.

Tampermonkey

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

Raindrop.io

No use cases recorded yet. See the Raindrop.io review.

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Tampermonkey

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Tampermonkey review.

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

Which should you pick?

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

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.
Raindrop.io review

Questions people ask

Is Tampermonkey or Raindrop.io better?
Neither clearly leads. Tampermonkey starts at Free and Raindrop.io at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Tampermonkey or Raindrop.io?
Tampermonkey starts at Free and Raindrop.io at Free.
Does Tampermonkey or Raindrop.io run on more platforms?
Tampermonkey runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android. Raindrop.io runs on Web, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
Can I use Tampermonkey for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Tampermonkey best used for?
Tampermonkey is most often used for auto-run custom javascript to add features to specific websites, block ads, remove clutter, or reformat page layout via community/personal userscripts, run scripts sourced from greasy fork or similar userscript repositories, automate repetitive web tasks such as form-filling or redirect skipping via installed scripts. Of those, auto-run custom javascript to add features to specific websites and block ads, remove clutter, or reformat page layout via community/personal userscripts are not what Raindrop.io is typically brought in for.
What can Tampermonkey do that Raindrop.io cannot?
Tampermonkey covers Userscript management, Script editor, Auto-update, Cloud sync. Raindrop.io covers Bookmark management, Collections, Full-text search, Duplicate detection. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support, Safari 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.

Source
Raindrop.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.

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Raindrop.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.

Source
Raindrop.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.

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Raindrop.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.

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