Compare SetupVPN and Notion Web Clipper: Which Extension is the Best?

SetupVPN offers a free VPN service with limited features. While it provides basic privacy protection, it has significant limitations and frequently ads.
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
  • Free Version: Access to five different countries.
  • Ease of Use: Simple interface suitable for beginners.
  • Basic Privacy: Provides basic privacy protection.
  • Save with One Click: Easily save web pages to Notion with a single click.
  • Organize Immediately: Choose where to save your web pages before clipping.
  • Tag, Share, Comment: Turn saved pages into actionable items, link them to projects, and assign them to teammates.
  • Cross-Device Access: Read clipped pages on any device, online or offline.
Our Rating
6.3
7.3
Total users
1,738,957
1,037,934
Total ratings
53,375
797
Average rating
4.4 ⭐
3.6 ⭐
Entry Level PriceFreeFree
Chrome
Chrome Web Store logo
4.7
1.47
47.3K+ ratings
1.0M+Users
Chrome Web Store logo
3.3
2.55
596 ratings
1.0M+Users
Edge
Microsoft Edge Store logo
4.0
4.19
981 ratings
664.8K+Users
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Firefox
Mozilla Firefox Add-ons Store logo
4.4
3.15
5.1K+ ratings
74.1K+Users
Mozilla Firefox Add-ons Store logo
4.0
3.68
201 ratings
37.9K+Users
Safari
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Features
7.0

SetupVPN offers basic VPN functions with limited free access. With free access, you have the choice of 5 countries to log in to for 30 minutes at a time. When using the premium version, these limitations do not apply, but here too there is a lack of advanced security features like those offered by competitors.

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.

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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
4.5

SetupVPN offers basic performance for occasional use. The free version has limited server locations, but the premium version offers better speed and reliability.
Our tests included establishing a VPN connection to London and then using online services to try to localize the location. It turned out that in some cases the actual location was still localized and not London. From our point of view, a continuous secure connection is therefore not guaranteed.

6.5

Overall, we found the program to be a basic web clipping app that is well suited for saving basic websites.
However, some users report problems saving all content, such as math formulas, in the reviews. Performance can also vary depending on the browser and operating system.

Design
7.0

The design of SetupVPN is simple and intuitive. However, the layout in the free version is very dubious and annoying due to the excessive number of advertisements.

7.0

The design is clear and concise. However, this is simply because there are hardly any customization options.

Value for Money
6.0

In this category, the extension performs completely differently if you are looking for a free or premium extension.
The costs for the premium version are reasonable compared to the competition. However, it should be noted that many other providers have even more functions that can be used at the same time. Here you only get the VPN service.
With the free version, you have the option of selecting 5 different countries. Due to the presence of a lot of advertising and performance problems with the VPN, there are much better alternatives for free users.

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
8.0

Setting up the extension is straightforward. A connection can be established immediately after installation and you can even test whether the connection works. Nobody should have any problems here.

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
5.0

SetupVPN offers only basic privacy protection, with limited security features. However, the many advertisements in the free version raise concerns about data collection. Many who use a VPN want to use it precisely so that their data is not stored. From our point of view, a VPN service with such many advertisements is very dubious.

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.
Only the use of cookies and tracking technologies by Notion is somewhat questionable.

Conclusion

SetupVPN is a good choice for users who are only rarely looking for a simple, free VPN service. While it offers privacy features, it has strong drawbacks, such as dubious frequent advertising and limited free access. For those who need more robust privacy and security features, the premium version might be worth considering, but there should be better alternatives. Overall, we agree with the current reviews from other users that there are much better alternatives.

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 SetupVPN and Notion Web Clipper, Notion Web Clipper came out on top, scoring 7.3.

SetupVPN is the most widely used, with over 2 million users and 53k+ reviews, but Notion Web Clipper outperformed it in our review. User reviews for Notion Web Clipper reflect our findings, while we rate SetupVPN lower than users do.

Notably, SetupVPN has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.37, which is even higher than our rating of 6.3.

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? SetupVPN stands out with a rating of 7. On the other hand, Notion Web Clipper lags behind in this area with a rating of 6.
  • Need top performance? Notion Web Clipper stands out with a rating of 6.5. On the other hand, SetupVPN lags behind in this area with a rating of 4.5.
  • Both look and feel great: SetupVPN and Notion Web Clipper. In the Design category, SetupVPN has scored an average 7. The design is serviceable, though it may not be particularly attractive or innovative.
  • Want to get the most for your money? Notion Web Clipper stands out with a rating of 8. On the other hand, SetupVPN lags behind in this area with a rating of 6.
  • Ease of use? It's a tie: SetupVPN and Notion Web Clipper. In the Ease of Use category, SetupVPN has scored a solid 8. It is relatively easy to use, but may require some time to get fully accustomed to.
  • With privacy and security becoming ever more important, Notion Web Clipper stands out with a rating of 8.2. On the other hand, SetupVPN lags behind in this area with a rating of 5.

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