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Honey vs Userscripts

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Honey

Browser Extensions

Automatically find and apply coupon codes

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Userscripts

Browser Extensions

Open-source userscript manager for Safari on Mac and iOS

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Honey browser extension requires permission to access browsing and shopping data; Userscripts safari cannot let extensions bypass a site's Content Security Policy, so strict sites produce "Refused to execute a script" errors that the @inject-into workaround does not always fix.
  • They diverge on capability: Honey covers Automatic coupon codes, Userscripts covers Built-in script editor.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 15 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Honey and Userscripts actually diverge.

Attributes where Honey and Userscripts differ
AttributeHoneyUserscripts
Pricing modelUnknownopen-source
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, EdgeSafari, macOS, iOS
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 Userscripts

  • Built-in script editor
  • Standard metadata support
  • GM API
  • Remote script updating
  • iCloud sync
  • Per-page popup

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 Userscripts
  • Notifying shoppers of price drops on saved itemsnot Userscripts
  • Comparing Amazon sellers including shipping and Prime costsnot Userscripts
  • Supporting shopping across Chrome, Safari, and Firefox browsersnot Userscripts
  • Discovering deals at checkout moments without manual searchingnot Userscripts

Userscripts

  • Running userscripts on Safari without paying for Tampermonkeynot Honey
  • Running userscripts on an iPhone or iPadnot Honey
  • Writing scripts on a Mac and syncing them to iOSnot Honey
  • Blocking or restyling site elements Safari content blockers cannot reachnot Honey
  • Keeping a script library under an open-source licencenot 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

Userscripts

  • Safari cannot let extensions bypass a site's Content Security Policy, so strict sites produce "Refused to execute a script" errors that the @inject-into workaround does not always fix.
  • Apple only. There is no Chrome, Firefox or Edge build, so it cannot be a cross-browser answer.
  • iCloud sync is documented as having delays, which is awkward when editing the same script on two devices.
  • Requires macOS 12 and Safari 14.1, or iOS 15.1, so older Apple hardware is excluded.
  • GPL v3 means a commercial licence is required for non-open-source use, which matters if you are embedding rather than just using it.

Pricing, plan by plan

Honey

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Honey review.

Userscripts

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full functionality
    • GPL v3 licensed
    • macOS, iOS and iPadOS

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 Userscripts if

  • You need built-in script editor.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Safari, macOS, iOS.
  • You also want standard metadata support.
Userscripts review

Questions people ask

Is Honey or Userscripts better?
Neither clearly leads. Honey starts at Free and Userscripts at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Honey or Userscripts?
Honey starts at Free and Userscripts at Free.
Does Honey or Userscripts run on more platforms?
Honey runs on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge. Userscripts runs on Safari, macOS, iOS.
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 Userscripts is typically brought in for.
What can Honey do that Userscripts cannot?
Honey covers Automatic coupon codes, Price history, Honey Gold rewards, Price drop alerts. Userscripts covers Built-in script editor, Standard metadata support, GM API, Remote script updating.

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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Userscripts: Is Userscripts for Safari free?

Yes, free on the App Store and licensed under GPL v3. A commercial licence is required for use in something that is not itself open source.

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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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Userscripts: Does it work on iPhone?

Yes, on iOS and iPadOS 15.1 or later, which makes it one of the few ways to run userscripts on an iPhone.

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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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Userscripts: Why do I get "Refused to execute a script" errors?

Safari does not let extensions bypass a site's Content Security Policy the way other browsers do. The documented workaround is changing the script's @inject-into setting, though it does not resolve every case.

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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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Userscripts: Do my scripts sync between Mac and iPhone?

Yes, over iCloud, though the project notes the sync can be delayed rather than immediate.

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Userscripts: What are the system requirements?

macOS 12 or later with Safari 14.1 or later, or iOS and iPadOS 15.1 or later.

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