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

Decentraleyes enhances browsing by locally emulating CDN resources, boosting privacy and speed. Our detailed review reveals its features, pros, and cons.
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
  • Local CDN Emulation: Reduces reliance on third-party servers by serving local copies of CDN resources.
  • Privacy Protection: Prevents tracking by major CDN providers.
  • Speed Enhancement: Improves page load times by using local resources.
  • Open Source: Transparent and community-driven development.
  • 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
9.3
8.8
Total users
639,463
1,993,714
Total ratings
3,318
69,221
Average rating
4.8 ⭐
3.9 ⭐
Entry Level PriceFreeFree
Chrome
Chrome Web Store logo
4.8
4.53
236 ratings
100.0K+Users
Chrome Web Store logo
4.8
4.48
68.4K+ ratings
800.0K+Users
Edge
Microsoft Edge Store logo
4.8
4.71
32 ratings
55.8K+Users
Microsoft Edge Store logo
3.0
3.82
836 ratings
1.2M+Users
Firefox
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4.8
4.54
1.5K+ ratings
241.8K+Users
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Features
8.5

Nowadays, websites request data through third parties. The local CDN emulation offered by Decentraleyes is a unique and effective feature that blocker competitors currently lack. This means that the same locally stored data is always sent directly to the websites before they can even request relevant private data.

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The extension is aware that this function is only an additional function and advertises it as being used in addition to regular ad blockers. The extension could be expanded here and offer these additional functions directly so that you have them all in one extension.

Another advantage of the extension is that the code is completely open source and can be found on GitLab. This ensures transparency and trust.

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
9.3

The extension offers a noticeable improvement in page load times. We did not find any problems in our tests, but according to user reviews, there are occasional compatibility problems with certain websites. However, according to Decentraleyes, these are constantly being fixed by updates.

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
9.5

The design is intuitive and simple. This also includes the settings menu.

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
9.5

The extension is completely free to use with optional donations. The price-performance ratio is therefore perfect, as functions that are not offered by other providers are made available here free of charge. Only the lack of further functions in the area of ad blocking results in deductions.

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
9.9

The extension is characterized by its user-friendliness. Installation is very simple and you have the option of testing the function immediately on the website. When you open the website https://decentraleyes.org/test/, you are shown whether the function works and an example of what it looks like in the icon when data is blocked.

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The settings are also very well described so that even beginners should have no problems here. Advanced users can also read the complete documentation or the code on GitLab.

settings
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
9.2

The extension offers strong features in the area of data protection, so it goes without saying that it scores well in this area. The open-source code allows anyone to review the extension in detail. Only the lack of a proper privacy policy detracts from this for beginners, who can do little with the code. There is a privacy policy that states in one sentence that no data is collected. However, this should be a little more detailed.

9.0

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

Conclusion

Decentraleyes is a valuable tool for anyone who wants more privacy and faster browsing. With local CDN emulation, Decentraleyes has features that bring both security and performance benefits. While it currently excels in this one area, you need to be aware that websites also make adjustments and it won't always work 100% of the time, especially without further updates.
Overall, Decentraleyes is a recommended choice for privacy-conscious users as an addition to the usual ad blockers.

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 Decentraleyes and OneNote Web Clipper, Decentraleyes came out on top, scoring 9.3.

OneNote Web Clipper is the most widely used, with over 2 million users and 69k+ reviews, but Decentraleyes outperformed it in our review. User reviews reflect our findings.

Notably, Decentraleyes has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.78, which supports its strong performance in our review.

In the end, the differences between these extensions are minimal, so your choice may come down to personal preference or specific features.


  • Looking for the richest feature set? Decentraleyes 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? Decentraleyes stands out with a rating of 9.3. On the other hand, OneNote Web Clipper lags behind in this area with a rating of 9.
  • Design lovers, take note: Decentraleyes stands out with a rating of 9.5. On the other hand, OneNote Web Clipper lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.5.
  • Want to get the most for your money? Decentraleyes stands out with a rating of 9.5. On the other hand, OneNote Web Clipper lags behind in this area with a rating of 9.2.
  • If you hate complicated tools, Decentraleyes stands out with a rating of 9.9. On the other hand, OneNote Web Clipper lags behind in this area with a rating of 9.3.
  • With privacy and security becoming ever more important, Decentraleyes stands out with a rating of 9.2. On the other hand, OneNote Web Clipper lags behind in this area with a rating of 9.

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