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At a Glance
Pocket
Pocket
Star Rating
(33)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Raindrop.io
Raindrop.io
Star Rating
(11)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Raindrop.io
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Pocket excels in its offline access feature, allowing users to save articles and read them without an internet connection, which is rated at 8.4. In contrast, Raindrop.io does not offer this functionality, which can be a significant drawback for users who frequently find themselves without internet access.
  • Reviewers mention that Raindrop.io shines with its search bar functionality, receiving a high rating of 9.7, making it easier for users to find saved content quickly. Pocket, while still effective, has a lower rating of 8.7 in this area, indicating that users may find it less efficient for searching through their saved items.
  • G2 users highlight the tags feature in Raindrop.io, which is rated at 9.3, as a strong organizational tool that helps users categorize their saved content effectively. Pocket's tags feature, rated at 8.8, is useful but does not provide the same level of flexibility and user satisfaction as reported by Raindrop.io users.
  • Reviewers say that Pocket's browser extensions are highly rated at 9.0, making it easy to save content from various websites seamlessly. Raindrop.io's extensions, rated at 8.1, are functional but may not integrate as smoothly as Pocket's, according to user feedback.
  • Users on G2 report that Pocket has a better overall product direction with a positive rating of 7.7, indicating that users feel confident in the future development of the software. In contrast, Raindrop.io's product direction rating of 5.0 suggests that users may have concerns about its ongoing improvements and updates.
  • Users report that Pocket offers a more user-friendly experience with an ease of use rating of 9.2, making it accessible for users of all skill levels. Raindrop.io, while still user-friendly with a rating of 9.0, may present a slightly steeper learning curve for new users, as noted in some reviews.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Pocket
No pricing available
Raindrop.io
No pricing available
Free Trial
Pocket
No trial information available
Raindrop.io
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
30
8.3
7
Ease of Use
9.2
31
9.0
7
Ease of Setup
9.3
7
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.4
18
8.0
5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
30
5.0
7
Features by Category
8.5
197
8.9
33
Browser
8.6
22
8.0
5
9.0
24
8.1
7
9.0
24
9.2
6
User Tools
8.4
19
Not enough data
8.7
23
9.7
5
8.8
22
9.3
5
Editing Tools
8.5
18
9.0
5
7.2
16
Not enough data
Workspace Options
8.9
16
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Pocket
Pocket
Raindrop.io
Raindrop.io
Pocket and Raindrop.io are categorized as Bookmark Manager
Unique Categories
Pocket
Pocket has no unique categories
Raindrop.io
Raindrop.io has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Pocket
Pocket
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
68.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.3%
Raindrop.io
Raindrop.io
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
60.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Pocket
Pocket
Writing and Editing
12.5%
Marketing and Advertising
9.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.3%
Media Production
6.3%
Information Technology and Services
6.3%
Other
59.4%
Raindrop.io
Raindrop.io
Marketing and Advertising
20.0%
Information Technology and Services
20.0%
Education Management
20.0%
Writing and Editing
10.0%
Management Consulting
10.0%
Other
20.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Pocket
Pocket
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Fishery

With Pocket, I easily save my important contents from vedios to audios and important links without any hassle. Pocket is a bookmark tool that lets you access your contents and share links with friends. It's well synced and you can access your contents even...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Michael L.
ML
Michael L.
Verified User in Religious Institutions

Although I was grateful for Pocket, it felt unintuitive and wieldy. You could "like" something and make it your favorite. You could archive. All nice features. But at the time, it didn't link to the Readwise app, which seems important for knowledge...

Raindrop.io
Raindrop.io
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Now you can access your bookmarks without a browser. An easy, nice, and convenient way of managing your bookmarks

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Writing and Editing

Raindrop isn't the most seamless for getting from A to B. If you're looking for the fastest way to access your bookmarks and get to where you're headed, try an app like Superdense. Raindrop is better for cataloging and managing a library where details need...

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Discussions
Pocket
Pocket Discussions
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