Software · head to head
Violentmonkey vs Evernote Web Clipper
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Violentmonkey smaller script ecosystem compared to Tampermonkey which has larger user base and more available scripts; Evernote Web Clipper requires Evernote subscription to access full capabilities beyond basic clipping
- They diverge on capability: Violentmonkey covers Userscript support, Evernote Web Clipper covers Full page clipping.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Violentmonkey and Evernote Web Clipper actually diverge.
| Attribute | Violentmonkey | Evernote Web Clipper |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge | Browser Extension |
| Founded | 2013 | 2004 |
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 Violentmonkey
- Userscript support
- Clean interface
- Cloud sync
- Script editor
Only in Evernote Web Clipper
- Full page clipping
- Article mode
- Screenshot capture
- Annotations
- Safari support
Both cover
- Chrome support
- Firefox support
- Edge support
- Opera support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Violentmonkey
- Run open-source userscripts to customize or automate web pagesnot Evernote Web Clipper
- Import scripts compatible with Greasemonkey and Tampermonkey formatsnot Evernote Web Clipper
- Sync scripts and settings across browsers via Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, or WebDAVnot Evernote Web Clipper
- Batch import/export scripts as zip filesnot Evernote Web Clipper
Evernote Web Clipper
No use cases recorded yet. See the Evernote Web Clipper review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Violentmonkey
- Smaller script ecosystem compared to Tampermonkey which has larger user base and more available scripts
- Less marketing and visibility results in lower adoption compared to more widely-known alternatives
- Community maintenance model means slower feature development compared to commercial alternatives
Evernote Web Clipper
- Requires Evernote subscription to access full capabilities beyond basic clipping
- Web Clipper functionality depends on Evernote account synchronization
- Text extraction from images only works on paid Evernote plans
Pricing, plan by plan
Violentmonkey
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Violentmonkey review.
Evernote Web Clipper
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Evernote Web Clipper review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Violentmonkey if
- You need userscript support.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
- You also want clean interface.
Choose Evernote Web Clipper if
- You need full page clipping.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Browser Extension.
- You also want article mode.
Questions people ask
- Is Violentmonkey or Evernote Web Clipper better?
- Neither clearly leads. Violentmonkey starts at Free and Evernote Web Clipper at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Violentmonkey or Evernote Web Clipper?
- Violentmonkey starts at Free and Evernote Web Clipper at Free.
- Does Violentmonkey or Evernote Web Clipper run on more platforms?
- Violentmonkey runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge. Evernote Web Clipper runs on Browser Extension.
- Can I use Violentmonkey for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Violentmonkey best used for?
- Violentmonkey is most often used for run open-source userscripts to customize or automate web pages, import scripts compatible with greasemonkey and tampermonkey formats, sync scripts and settings across browsers via dropbox, onedrive, google drive, or webdav, batch import/export scripts as zip files. Of those, run open-source userscripts to customize or automate web pages and import scripts compatible with greasemonkey and tampermonkey formats are not what Evernote Web Clipper is typically brought in for.
- What can Violentmonkey do that Evernote Web Clipper cannot?
- Violentmonkey covers Userscript support, Clean interface, Cloud sync, Script editor. Evernote Web Clipper covers Full page clipping, Article mode, Screenshot capture, Annotations. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support, Opera support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Violentmonkey: Is Violentmonkey open-source?
Yes. Violentmonkey is fully open-source and available on GitHub, making it free to use and community-maintained unlike Tampermonkey which has a larger proprietary ecosystem.
SourceEvernote Web Clipper: Is Evernote Web Clipper free?
The extension itself is free to download and install, but full capabilities require an Evernote subscription. Evernote offers a free plan with basic features and paid tiers for advanced functionality.
SourceViolentmonkey: What browsers does Violentmonkey support?
Violentmonkey works on browsers with WebExtensions support, including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and other Chromium-based browsers.
SourceEvernote Web Clipper: What browsers does the Web Clipper support?
Evernote Web Clipper is available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera browsers.
SourceViolentmonkey: How does Violentmonkey compare to Tampermonkey in performance?
Community benchmarks show Violentmonkey uses about 15 to 30 percent less RAM on Chrome compared to Tampermonkey when managing many open tabs.
SourceEvernote Web Clipper: Can I search text inside clipped images?
Yes, Evernote's search reads text inside images. On paid plans, it also searches inside PDFs and documents.
SourceViolentmonkey: What is the current version of Violentmonkey?
Violentmonkey reached version 2.46.0 as of July 31, 2026, with active ongoing development and regular updates to the open-source project.
SourceEvernote Web Clipper: What content can I clip with the Web Clipper?
You can clip full pages, simplified articles, selections, or annotated screenshots into your notebooks with tags and remarks added at save time.
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