Raindrop.io
An all-in-one bookmark manager with collections, tags and a generous free plan.
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About Raindrop.io
Raindrop.io is a cross-platform bookmark manager for saving links, articles, images, videos and files into nested collections with tags. Saved items show previews, and you can highlight text, set reminders, find duplicates and broken links, share collections publicly or invite collaborators. A browser extension, iOS and Android apps, and desktop apps for Mac and Windows keep everything in sync, and there is an API plus integrations with automation tools. The free plan has no caps on bookmarks, collections or devices, which is why it is a common first choice. Pro, billed monthly or yearly, adds full-text search (including inside YouTube videos), permanent copies of saved pages, more upload space, cloud backups and clean-up tools. It is built by a very small independent team, and its client apps are open source on GitHub, though the service itself is hosted only. It suits people who collect lots of links for research, design inspiration or projects.
Best for: People who collect lots of links and want tidy collections with a free plan that has no caps.
Pros and cons
What works
- 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
Why people leave
- Full-text search and permanent copies need Pro
- Hosted only; no self-hosted version
- Reading view is less focused than dedicated read-later apps
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Linkwarden66.5Open-source and self-hostable, with full-page preservation and team collections.
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Karakeep62.6Self-hosted bookmark-everything app with AI tagging and full-text search for free.
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mymind59.6A private, visual place to save links and images that organises itself without folders.
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Anybox57.2Native Mac and iPhone bookmark app with iCloud sync and fast offline search.
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linkding53.6Minimal self-hosted bookmark manager that runs as a single Docker container.
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Raindrop.io: common questions
Is Raindrop.io free?
Raindrop.io has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Unlimited bookmarks and devices (checked on Raindrop.io's own site).
Is Raindrop.io open source?
No, Raindrop.io is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Linkwarden, Karakeep and linkding.
What platforms does Raindrop.io run on?
Raindrop.io is available for Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and Browser extension.
What are the best alternatives to Raindrop.io?
The highest-ranked Raindrop.io alternatives right now are Linkwarden, Karakeep and mymind. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.