Compare AdBlock and OneNote Web Clipper: Which Extension is the Best?

AdBlock is a popular browser extension with over 60 million users, designed to block ads, enhance privacy, and improve browsing speed. Read our detailed review to see how it performs.
OneNote Web Clipper is a versatile tool for saving web content directly to your OneNote notebooks. The simple and intuitive design was imposing. However, it could do with a few more functions.
Key Features
  • Blocks Ads: Removes pop-ups, banners, and video ads for a cleaner browsing experience.
  • Protects Privacy: Stops websites from tracking you and blocks harmful ads.
  • Sync Across Devices: Premium users can sync settings across multiple browsers.
  • Customizable: Change the look and feel of the extension, even swap ads for cute images.
  • YouTube Limitations: Works great on most sites, but struggles with blocking YouTube ads.
  • Clip any webpage to OneNote: Save entire pages or just parts of them.
  • Highlight and annotate: Add notes and highlights to your clips.
  • Organize clips: Save clips to specific notebooks and sections.
  • Offline access: Access your clips even when you're not connected to the internet.
Our Rating
8.2
8.8
Total users
76,543,424
1,993,714
Total ratings
295,546
69,221
Average rating
4.2 ⭐
3.9 ⭐
Entry Level PriceFreeFree
Chrome
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4.5
2.43
290.5K+ ratings
58.0M+Users
Chrome Web Store logo
4.8
4.48
68.4K+ ratings
800.0K+Users
Edge
Microsoft Edge Store logo
3.8
3.62
1.5K+ ratings
17.3M+Users
Microsoft Edge Store logo
3.0
3.82
836 ratings
1.2M+Users
Firefox
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4.2
3.73
3.5K+ ratings
1.3M+Users
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Safari
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Features
8.5

Ad blocking:

The free version blocks annoying advertisements on websites. With the premium version, additional functions such as the blocking of cookie banners or pop-ups can also be activated.

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Privacy and Security:

AdBlock blocks third-party trackers on every Website and protects your privacy. It also blocking malicious ads with malware, scams, and cryptocurrency miners.

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Sync & Backup:

With the Premium version, whitelists and user-defined rules can be synchronized across Chrome profiles.

8.0

OneNote Web Clipper basic functions for saving web content.
In addition to saving an entire page, you can also save individual markers.

In addition, screenshots of the entire page or only parts of a page can be created.

An important function of the Web Clipper is that a preview is created directly when clipping and can be edited directly, for example by rewriting or highlighting text before it is synchronized with OneNote.

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Performance
8.0

The ad blocker extension generally works without slowing down the browser on most websites. However, recent changes at YouTube have meant that AdBlock has not yet managed to ban ads from YouTube again.

9.0

The Performance was good in our tests and there were no problems. All content could be saved and transferred to the OneNote notebooks without any problems. The only performance problems mentioned by some users in the reviews are that there are sometimes synchronization problems. We were unable to reproduce this.

Design
8.5

The user interface is clearly laid out. With the premium version, you can also use functions to make individual adjustments. You're in control of the look, feel, and font size of AdBlock with easy-to-use controls. There is also the Image Swap function, which will still block ads, but it will replace some ads with pretty pictures of cats, dogs, and nature.

8.5

The design is clear and simple, so even basic users can get started immediately without any problems. However, it could offer a few more customization options to suit individual preferences.

Value for Money
7.5

The free version offers good value for money. Compared to other competitors, the premium functions may be somewhat more expensive. Some premium functions are offered free of charge by other providers.

9.2

As the tool is free, it offers excellent value for money. You get basic functions for saving web content. The required OneNote can also be used with certain restrictions; a paid version of Office for $69.99 per year is also not overpriced.

Ease of Use
7.8

Installation is done in one click. However, you are immediately redirected to a website that informs you that payment is required to use it. However, this is only a voluntary donation.
Basic functions are used from this point on. Some settings are set to allow non-intrusive ads and special ads on YouTube, for example. This must first be actively switched off in the settings.

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9.3

The tool is very user-friendly and has a low and fast learning curve. Most users should find it easy to start cutting and organizing content straight away. There are only a few functions that are not self-explanatory.

Security & Privacy
9.0

Strong privacy protection through the premium feature malware blocking. The privacy policy is transparent without any indication of data being passed on.

9.0

OneNote Web Clipper is from Microsoft. The same privacy policies apply when using other products such as Word, Excel, or similar.

Conclusion

AdBlock is a reliable tool for blocking basic ads. While it blocks most ads and still protects your privacy by preventing tracking, recent updates have failed to prevent ad videos on YouTube. It's a good choice for anyone looking for a simple and reliable adblock extension.

Overall, OneNote Web Clipper is a useful tool for anyone who simply needs to collect, store, and organize web content. It offers a number of features that make it easy to clip, annotate, and organize information. If additional features are needed on top of these basic features, other competitors should be looked at.

Our Recommendation

In our comparison between AdBlock and OneNote Web Clipper, OneNote Web Clipper came out on top, scoring 8.8.

AdBlock is the most widely used, with over 77 million users and 296k+ reviews, but OneNote Web Clipper outperformed it in our review. User reviews reflect our findings.

Notably, AdBlock has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.17, which supports its strong performance in our review.

There are some noticeable differences between these extensions, so it's worth considering your priorities and the details below.


  • Looking for the richest feature set? AdBlock stands out with a rating of 8.5. On the other hand, OneNote Web Clipper lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.
  • Need top performance? OneNote Web Clipper stands out with a rating of 9. On the other hand, AdBlock lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.
  • Both look and feel great: AdBlock and OneNote Web Clipper. In the Design category, AdBlock has scored a very good 8.5. The design is appealing and generally effective, with a few minor areas for improvement.
  • Want to get the most for your money? OneNote Web Clipper stands out with a rating of 9.2. On the other hand, AdBlock lags behind in this area with a rating of 7.5.
  • If you hate complicated tools, OneNote Web Clipper stands out with a rating of 9.3. On the other hand, AdBlock lags behind in this area with a rating of 7.8.
  • For privacy, it's a tie: AdBlock and OneNote Web Clipper. In the Security & Privacy category, AdBlock has scored an excellent 9. It offers robust security and privacy features that effectively protect user data.

If you want a quick recommendation, OneNote Web Clipper is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you.