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Raindrop.io vs SupaSidebar
Raindrop.io is great for bookmarks. SupaSidebar is bookmarks, tabs, and files in one Mac-native sidebar that works across every browser.
Feature-by-feature comparison
See how SupaSidebar compares to Raindrop.io across every major feature
| Features | Raindrop.io | SupaSidebar |
|---|---|---|
| Save bookmarks from any browser Works across Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and more | Yes Browser extensions for all major browsers | Yes Works with Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and any browser |
| Collections / Folders Organize bookmarks into nested collections | Yes Nested collections with tags and filters | Yes Nested folders inside spaces |
| Live Tabs across browsers See open tabs from all browsers in one panel | No Cannot see or manage your open browser tabs | Yes Shows live tabs from Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and more |
| Spaces / Workspaces Organize by project or context | No No workspace or space concept - single flat library | Yes Unlimited spaces to separate work, personal, and projects |
| Command palette Fuzzy search across tabs, bookmarks, files, and apps | Partial Search bar for saved bookmarks only, no tab or file search | Yes Fuzzy search across tabs, bookmarks, files, and apps |
| Always-on sidebar Persistent sidebar accessible with keyboard shortcut | Partial Browser extension popup - not persistent, closes on click-away | Yes Persistent native sidebar, one keyboard shortcut away |
| Native macOS app Built with Swift and SwiftUI | Partial Web app with mobile and browser extensions, no native Mac app | Yes Swift and SwiftUI - runs natively on macOS |
| Files, folders, and apps Manage more than just bookmarks | No Bookmarks and web pages only - no local files or apps | Yes Drag files, folders, and apps from Finder into your sidebar |
| Read-it-later Save articles to read offline | Yes Save articles for offline reading with highlights support | No Not a read-it-later app - focused on tabs and bookmarks |
| Highlights & annotations Highlight and annotate saved pages | Yes Highlight text and add notes to saved articles | No No article highlighting or annotation features |
| AI-powered tags Auto-tagging with on-device AI | Partial AI tag suggestions available on Pro plan only | Yes On-device AI automatically tags saved bookmarks |
| Cross-platform (Windows, iOS, Android) Available on all major platforms | Yes Available on web, iOS, Android, and all major browsers | Partial macOS only - no Windows, iOS, or Android app |
| iCloud Sync Syncs across all your Macs | Partial Cloud sync via Raindrop servers, not iCloud | Yes iCloud sync keeps sidebar in sync across all your Macs |
| Active development | Yes Actively maintained with regular updates | Yes Actively developed with regular feature updates |
| Overall | Web-based | Best Choice |
Save bookmarks from any browser
Works across Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and more
Works with Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and any browser
Browser extensions for all major browsers
Collections / Folders
Organize bookmarks into nested collections
Nested folders inside spaces
Nested collections with tags and filters
Live Tabs across browsers
See open tabs from all browsers in one panel
Shows live tabs from Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and more
Cannot see or manage your open browser tabs
Spaces / Workspaces
Organize by project or context
Unlimited spaces to separate work, personal, and projects
No workspace or space concept - single flat library
Command palette
Fuzzy search across tabs, bookmarks, files, and apps
Fuzzy search across tabs, bookmarks, files, and apps
Search bar for saved bookmarks only, no tab or file search
Always-on sidebar
Persistent sidebar accessible with keyboard shortcut
Persistent native sidebar, one keyboard shortcut away
Browser extension popup - not persistent, closes on click-away
Native macOS app
Built with Swift and SwiftUI
Swift and SwiftUI - runs natively on macOS
Web app with mobile and browser extensions, no native Mac app
Files, folders, and apps
Manage more than just bookmarks
Drag files, folders, and apps from Finder into your sidebar
Bookmarks and web pages only - no local files or apps
Read-it-later
Save articles to read offline
Not a read-it-later app - focused on tabs and bookmarks
Save articles for offline reading with highlights support
Highlights & annotations
Highlight and annotate saved pages
No article highlighting or annotation features
Highlight text and add notes to saved articles
AI-powered tags
Auto-tagging with on-device AI
On-device AI automatically tags saved bookmarks
AI tag suggestions available on Pro plan only
Cross-platform (Windows, iOS, Android)
Available on all major platforms
macOS only - no Windows, iOS, or Android app
Available on web, iOS, Android, and all major browsers
iCloud Sync
Syncs across all your Macs
iCloud sync keeps sidebar in sync across all your Macs
Cloud sync via Raindrop servers, not iCloud
Active development
Actively developed with regular feature updates
Actively maintained with regular updates
Overall
Why Mac users choose SupaSidebar over Raindrop.io
Bookmarks are just one piece. SupaSidebar manages your whole workflow.
Tabs + bookmarks in one place
Raindrop.io only manages saved bookmarks. SupaSidebar shows your live open tabs AND saved bookmarks in one sidebar - no switching between apps.
Native Mac sidebar
Raindrop.io is a web app with browser extensions. SupaSidebar is a native Swift app that sits alongside your desktop - always one keyboard shortcut away.
Works with every browser
Both work across browsers, but SupaSidebar also shows your live tabs from every browser. Raindrop.io can’t see your open tabs at all.
Files, folders, and apps too
SupaSidebar isn’t limited to bookmarks. Drag files, folders, and apps from Finder into your sidebar. Raindrop.io is bookmarks only.
Frequently asked questions
Is Raindrop.io better than Pocket?
Raindrop.io is the closest replacement for Pocket since Pocket shut down in July 2025. Raindrop has better organization (nested collections vs tags), highlights, and it’s actively developed. If you need more than bookmarks - like tab management and a sidebar - SupaSidebar is worth considering.
What is the best Raindrop.io alternative?
It depends on what you need. For pure bookmarking with read-it-later, GoodLinks and Instapaper are alternatives. For a Mac-native solution that combines bookmarks with tab management and a sidebar, SupaSidebar is the best option.
Does SupaSidebar have read-it-later?
SupaSidebar is not a read-it-later app. It’s a sidebar for organizing links, tabs, and files. If you need offline article reading, Raindrop.io is better for that. Many users use both - Raindrop for read-it-later, SupaSidebar for daily tab and bookmark management.
Does Raindrop.io have a native Mac app?
Raindrop.io works on Mac via a web app and browser extensions, but there is no native Mac app. SupaSidebar is a native Swift app built specifically for macOS — it sits in your menu bar as a persistent sidebar, accessible with a keyboard shortcut from any app.
Is SupaSidebar free?
SupaSidebar has a free tier with 3 spaces and all core features. Pro unlocks unlimited spaces, iCloud sync, and early access to new features.
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