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

Stands AdBlocker offers a comprehensive ad-blocking solution for Chrome and Edge users, enhancing browsing speed and safety by blocking intrusive ads and potential threats.
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
  • Zero Cost Subscription: Use the extension for free to block pop-ups, banners, and video ads.
  • Enhanced Focus and Speed: Quicker webpage loading and reduced data usage.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Customizable settings to suit your preferences.
  • Online Safety: Blocks malicious ads and potential phishing threats.
  • Ad Blocking on Multiple Platforms: Effective on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and more.
  • 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
8.5
8.8
Total users
4,363,886
1,993,714
Total ratings
307,151
69,221
Average rating
4.5 ⭐
3.9 ⭐
Entry Level PriceFreeFree
Chrome
Chrome Web Store logo
4.8
4.61
153.5K+ ratings
2.0M+Users
Chrome Web Store logo
4.8
4.48
68.4K+ ratings
800.0K+Users
Edge
Microsoft Edge Store logo
4.7
4.75
162 ratings
360.0K+Users
Microsoft Edge Store logo
3.0
3.82
836 ratings
1.2M+Users
Firefox
Mozilla Firefox Add-ons Store logo
3.8
3.91
21 ratings
3.9K+Users
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Safari
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Features
8.5

Stands AdBlocker offers a wide range of features, for everyone. In addition to the basic blocking of all types of advertising, there are also features such as help with online security. In the settings, you can individually define whether only advertising or, for example, all tracking on websites and more should be blocked.

Settings

Another interesting function is the option to allow only a certain number of ads on websites. This is called fairness settings. So if you don't want to be flooded with ads, but still want to support the website, this is a good option.

fairness setting
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
8.5

The extension runs without any problems. No impairment of browser performance was detected during the test. Ad blocking worked without any problems on various websites during the test. The reviews mention problems with the whitelist, which we did not encounter.

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
8.0

The design is very simple and therefore intuitive to use. The pop-up displays relevant data, such as whether ads are blocked on the website. Overall, the design is designed to be user-friendly without overwhelming the user with information.

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

Stands AdBlocker is free of charge. For this, the extension offers excellent value for money. Users get comprehensive ad blocking features, with individual options to customize these for themselves too.

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
9.0

Stands AdBlocker is very easy to set up. Once installed, the basic user doesn't have to do anything else and can start surfing straight away. For the other features, anyone who invests a minute should be able to learn the remaining settings, as these have also been presented very simply to make it possible for everyone to use them.

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
7.5

While Stand's AdBlocker increases online security by blocking malicious ads and phishing threats, the data collection that Stand's AdBlocker performs could be a problem for users who place a high value on privacy.
The extension collects anonymized browsing data for market analysis. It is up to you to decide whether this is a problem for you.

9.0

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

Conclusion

Stands AdBlocker is a very powerful tool for anyone who wants a free way to surf the Internet without constant ads. We can confirm the high ratings in the Web Store. In particular, the simple design and user-friendliness are a major positive point.
We also particularly liked the so-called fairness setting, where the user can continue to support Webistes by not blocking a certain number of ads.
There is occasional anonymous data collection for market analysis, which could be a problem for privacy-conscious users. Overall, Stands AdBlocker is worth considering if you are looking for a simple, free and reliable ad blocking solution.

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 Stands Adblocker and OneNote Web Clipper, OneNote Web Clipper came out on top, scoring 8.8.

Stands Adblocker is the most widely used, with over 4 million users and 307k+ reviews, but OneNote Web Clipper outperformed it in our review. User reviews reflect our findings.

Notably, Stands Adblocker has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.52, 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.



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.