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Anybox alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Anybox: free version is limited to 50 links, and apple platforms only. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Anybox, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Raindrop.io currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Raindrop.io logoRaindrop.ioFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +35 of 566.5
2GoodLinks logoGoodLinksPaidNoiOS, macOS, Browser extension4 of 462.6
3mymind logomymindPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android +14 of 459.6
4Pinboard logoPinboardPaidNoWeb0 of 046.7
  1. Raindrop.io logo

    1. Raindrop.ioTop pick

    Best for: People who collect lots of links and want tidy collections with a free plan that has no caps

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Browser extension

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Anybox

    Cross-platform with a free plan that has no caps on bookmarks.

    Pros

    • Unlimited bookmarks, collections and devices for free
    • Nested collections, tags, highlights and reminders
    • Apps on every major platform plus an API
    • Can share collections publicly or with collaborators

    Cons

    • Full-text search and permanent copies need Pro
    • Hosted only; no self-hosted version
    • Reading view is less focused than dedicated read-later apps
    Visit Raindrop.io Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Raindrop.io a good Anybox alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Unlimited bookmarks and devices
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raindrop.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro features
    Full-text search, permanent copies, backups
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raindrop.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Refunds
    30-day money-back guarantee
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raindrop.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop apps
    macOS and Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raindrop.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Open-source apps
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raindrop.io(opens source in a new tab)
  2. mymind logo

    3. mymind

    Best for: Designers and collectors who want a private visual library that organises itself

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Anybox

    Visual, self-organising library that works on Android and the web as well.

    Pros

    • Automatic AI tagging, image text search and summaries
    • Clean, visual interface with no folders to maintain
    • No ads, social features or data sales
    • Reading mode with article backups

    Cons

    • Paid subscription with no proper free plan
    • No sharing or collaboration by design
    • Little manual control for people who like strict folders
    Visit mymind Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is mymind a good Anybox alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starting price
    $7.99/month (Student of Life)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mymind.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mastermind plan
    $12.99/month or $129/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mymind.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business model
    Subscription-funded, no ads
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mymind.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iOS, Android, Chrome, Edge, Safari
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mymind.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Pinboard logo

    4. Pinboard

    Best for: People who want a fast, private, long-lived bookmark log and don't need modern design

    PaidWeb

    46.7

    score / 100

    Why switch from Anybox

    Minimal web-based bookmarking that works from any device.

    Pros

    • Very fast and simple, with no ads or trackers
    • Optional archiving saves a copy of every bookmark
    • API supported by many third-party apps
    • Long track record since 2009

    Cons

    • No free plan
    • No official mobile apps; relies on third-party clients
    • Dated interface and slow feature development
    Visit Pinboard Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1515
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Pinboard a good Anybox alternative?

    Verified facts

    0 of 0 verified

    No sourced facts yet.

The best Anybox alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Raindrop.io logo

Best Anybox alternative for most people

Raindrop.io

Cross-platform with a free plan that has no caps on bookmarks.

Raindrop.io logo

Best Anybox alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Raindrop.io

Cross-platform with a free plan that has no caps on bookmarks.

GoodLinks logo

Best Anybox alternative for Mac

GoodLinks

Apple-only too, but built for reading and highlighting saved articles.

Raindrop.io logo

Best Anybox alternative for Windows

Raindrop.io

Cross-platform with a free plan that has no caps on bookmarks.

mymind logo

Best Anybox alternative for iPhone and Android

mymind

Visual, self-organising library that works on Android and the web as well.

Pinboard logo

Best Anybox alternative for working in the browser

Pinboard

Minimal web-based bookmarking that works from any device.

Anybox alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Anybox?

Raindrop.io ranks first right now. Cross-platform with a free plan that has no caps on bookmarks. GoodLinks and mymind follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Anybox?

Yes. Raindrop.io (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Anybox?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Anybox?

The complaints we hear most: free version is limited to 50 links; apple platforms only; not designed as a distraction-free article reader.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Anybox, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.