Compare Raindrop.io and Notion Web Clipper: Which Extension is the Best?
Raindrop.io lets you save, organize, and access bookmarks on any device. Features include highlights, annotations, and full-text search for easy web content management. | Notion Web Clipper lets you save web pages directly into your Notion workspace. While it has some useful basic features, it also has limitations that might affect your productivity. | |
| Key Features A summary of the most important features offered by each extension. |
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| Our Rating Tooltivity's expert review score for each extension, based on hands-on testing and research. | 8.9 Winner in this category | 7.3 |
| Total users Total active users across all major browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. | 741,698 | 1,037,934 Winner in this category |
| Total ratings Total number of user ratings received across all supported browsers. | 1,803 Winner in this category | 797 |
| Average rating Average user rating across all browsers, calculated from available store ratings. | 4.3 ⭐ Winner in this category | 3.6 ⭐ |
| Entry Level Price The minimum price required to start using the extension. "Free" means a free tier is available. | Free | Free |
| Chrome User rating and stats for the extension on Chrome browser. |  4.1 4.31 Average Chrome Web Store rating from the last 100 reviews 300.0K+Users Winner in this category | 3.3 2.55 Average Chrome Web Store rating from the last 100 reviews 1.0M+Users |
| Edge User rating and stats for the extension on Edge browser. |  4.5 4.49 Average Microsoft Edge Store rating from the last 100 reviews 109.7K+Users Winner in this category | - |
| Firefox User rating and stats for the extension on Firefox browser. |  4.3 4.34 Average Mozilla Firefox Add-ons Store rating from the last 100 reviews 32.0K+Users Winner in this category | 4.0 3.68 Average Mozilla Firefox Add-ons Store rating from the last 100 reviews 37.9K+Users |
| Safari User rating and stats for the extension on Safari browser. | - | - |
| Features Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Features' aspect of each extension. | 9.0 Raindrop.io offers an exceptional set of features that go far beyond basic bookmarking. The full-text search capability is particularly impressive, allowing users to find content within saved pages. The highlighting and annotation tools are well-implemented, making it easy to mark important sections of web pages. The team collaboration features are robust, and the permanent library feature ensures you never lose access to important content. Cross-platform sync works seamlessly, and the availability of browser extensions for all major browsers and mobile apps makes it accessible everywhere. The API access for developers and custom domains for public collections add significant value for power users. Winner in this category | 6.0 The extension makes it easy to save web pages. This worked perfectly in our tests. All texts, including images, were saved correctly in a new page in Notion. However, some users report that various types such as mathematical formulas are not saved or are not saved correctly. When saving the page, you are asked where it should be saved in Notion. The immediate organization of the saved content with tags, as illustrated in the Chrome store, is not possible via the extension, but only in Notion. This also includes highlighting text passages.  An important component for us is the cross-device access, due to the direct saving in Notion, so you can read clipped pages on any device, online or offline. |
| Performance Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Performance' aspect of each extension. | 9.0 The performance of Raindrop.io is generally excellent. Bookmark saving is fast and reliable, search results are quick, and sync works efficiently across devices. The mobile app performs well, though there's room for improvement in some areas. Resource usage is efficient, and the browser extension is stable. Page loading is quick, though users might occasionally experience sync delays. Overall, the performance is solid and reliable for daily use. Winner in this category | 6.5 Overall, we found the program to be a basic web clipping app that is well suited for saving basic websites. |
| Design Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Design' aspect of each extension. | 8.0 The interface design of Raindrop.io is clean, modern, and professional. The browser extension is intuitive and easy to use, while the web interface offers a responsive design that works well on all devices. The collections view is well-organized, and the visual hierarchy helps users navigate their bookmarks efficiently. The design is consistent across different platforms, though some users might wish for more customization options. The overall aesthetic is polished and user-friendly, though there's room for improvement in terms of personalization. Winner in this category | 7.0 The design is clear and concise. However, this is simply because there are hardly any customization options. |
| Value for Money Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Value for Money' aspect of each extension. | 9.3 Raindrop.io offers good value for money, particularly for users who need its advanced features. The free tier, while limited, is sufficient for basic bookmarking needs. The Pro plan is competitively priced, especially with the annual discount option. The comprehensive feature set justifies the cost for power users, and regular updates show ongoing development. The support is responsive and helpful. Winner in this category | 8.0 Use of the extension is free of charge. However, compared to other providers of Web Clipper for Notion, it does not offer many functions. Whether a free version of Notion is sufficient for saving websites in the long term is another question. In our opinion, however, you get good value for money with the Plus version, which in particular allows you to save unlimited data. |
| Ease of Use Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Ease of Use' aspect of each extension. | 8.7 Raindrop.io excels in user-friendliness. The installation process is straightforward, and the browser extension is intuitive to use. The interface is easy to understand, even for new users, and saving bookmarks is quick and efficient. The organization system is logical and straightforward, and the keyboard shortcuts are well-implemented. The onboarding experience is smooth, and features are easily discoverable. The tool manages to pack powerful features while maintaining an accessible interface. Winner in this category | 8.0 The installation worked perfectly. Saving pages is intuitive and further processing in Notion is also easy for Notion users. The fact that you can't set tags directly in the extension is a disadvantage. If you haven't used Notion before, you will need to find your way around the app first, as you will be overwhelmed with many functions, especially at the beginning. |
| Security & Privacy Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Security & Privacy' aspect of each extension. | 9.5 Security and privacy are priorities for Raindrop.io. The implementation of 256-bit encryption ensures data is well-protected during sync. The company's commitment to not selling user data is reassuring, and the private-by-default approach respects user privacy. The privacy policy is clear and transparent, and the service is GDPR compliant. Regular security updates and a secure sync process demonstrate an ongoing commitment to user security. The handling of user data is transparent and trustworthy. Winner in this category | 8.2 Notion takes standard measures to protect user data. It also complies with the most important data protection regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. |
| Conclusion A summary of our findings and final thoughts for each extension. | Raindrop.io is a versatile and powerful bookmark manager. The successful combination of feature-rich configuration and intuitive user interface makes the tool the first choice for both occasional users and power users. Thanks to its cross-platform availability, users have access to their bookmarks anytime and anywhere. The free version with its partially limited range of functions will be enough for many users, while the Pro plan offers excellent value for money for all others. Particularly noteworthy is the ability to save not just links, but complete websites, supplemented by practical functions such as markers and annotations. This makes Raindrop.io ideal for both students and professionals who regularly need to organize, comment on, and archive web content. | In summary, the Notion Web Clipper is a useful tool for saving and organizing web content directly in your Notion workspace. However, there are some limitations, such as not being able to mark things up or set tags directly from the extension. This is done afterwards in Notion. There are also occasional problems with saving certain types of content such as mathematical formulas. Despite these drawbacks, it can be a valuable addition to your productivity toolkit, especially if you're already a Notion user. |
| Our Recommendation | In our comparison between Raindrop.io and Notion Web Clipper, Raindrop.io came out on top, scoring 8.9. Notion Web Clipper is the most widely used, with over 1 million users and 797+ reviews, but Raindrop.io outperformed it in our review. User reviews reflect our findings. Notably, Raindrop.io has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.26, which supports its strong performance in our review. There are big differences between these extensions, so it's important to look at the details below to find the best fit for your needs.
If you want a quick recommendation, Raindrop.io is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you. | |
