# The best bookmark manager Chrome extension for your workflow The right bookmark manager Chrome extension depends on how you work. [Raindrop](https://www.knowman.io/vs/raindrop) fits visual collections, Karakeep, Linkwarden and Linkding fit self-hosting, [Readwise](https://www.knowman.io/vs/readwise) Reader fits reading, and KnowMan fits asking questions across [saved articles](https://www.knowman.io/guides/how-to-save-articles). For the fuller comparison across all platforms, see [the best bookmark manager guide](https://www.knowman.io/guides/best-bookmark-manager). ## What to look for Start with the extension itself. [Chrome's own Bookmark Manager](https://www.knowman.io/guides/how-to-organize-bookmarks-in-chrome) covers folders, sorting and address-bar search, so an extension must add something Chrome does not do ([Chrome Help](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/188842)). Then check three things: whether the tool exports your data in an open format such as the Netscape HTML bookmark file Chrome itself uses ([Chrome Help](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/96816)), whether it works only as an extension or also has apps and a web app, and whether you want a hosted service or software you run yourself. ## Raindrop.io Raindrop calls itself an "All-in-one bookmark manager" and offers a Chrome extension plus apps for Windows, Mac, iPad, iPhone and Android ([official overview](https://raindrop.io/)). The free tier has no stated caps on bookmarks, collections, highlights or devices, with a 100 MB per month file upload allowance ([Pro page](https://raindrop.io/pro/buy)). Pro prices are not stated here. Raindrop also documents an [MCP integration](https://help.raindrop.io/integrations/mcp). ## Linkwarden Linkwarden is a "Self-hosted collaborative bookmark manager to collect, read, annotate, and fully preserve what matters", under the AGPL-3.0 licence ([repository](https://github.com/linkwarden/linkwarden)). It has a [browser extension](https://www.knowman.io/guides/ai-article-saver), native iOS and Android apps, full-text search with filter and sort, SingleFile uploads and Floccus sync. Self-hosting is free but you deploy and maintain it; a cloud offering exists, and its price is not stated here ([repository](https://github.com/linkwarden/linkwarden)). ## Karakeep Karakeep is a self-hostable "bookmark-everything app" for links, notes and images with AI-based automatic tagging and full-text search, under AGPL-3.0 ([repository](https://github.com/karakeep-app/karakeep)). Its platform list includes a Chrome extension linking to the Chrome Web Store, plus iOS, Android and web ([platform details](https://karakeep.com/)). Importers cover Chrome, [Pocket](https://www.knowman.io/vs/pocket), Linkwarden, [Omnivore](https://www.knowman.io/vs/omnivore) and Tab Session Manager ([repository](https://github.com/karakeep-app/karakeep)). ## Linkding Linkding is a "minimal, fast" self-hosted bookmark manager set up with Docker, under the MIT licence ([repository](https://github.com/sissbruecker/linkding)). It offers extensions for Chrome and Firefox plus a bookmarklet, and imports and exports bookmarks in Netscape HTML format. Managed hosting options exist with no prices stated ([repository](https://github.com/sissbruecker/linkding)). ## Readwise Reader Readwise Reader is a [read-it-later app](https://www.knowman.io/guides/best-read-it-later-app) rather than a plain bookmark manager. Its browser extension covers Chrome, Firefox and Safari, and it saves full articles, PDFs, EPUBs, newsletters, [RSS feeds](https://www.knowman.io/guides/ai-rss-feeds), YouTube videos and X threads ([product page](https://readwise.io/read)). Import accepts an [Instapaper](https://www.knowman.io/vs/instapaper) library, a Pocket export file, a URL CSV and OPML; export covers CSV, OPML, ZIP and Markdown highlights ([product page](https://readwise.io/read)). Pricing runs $9.99 per month billed annually or $12.99 billed monthly for the full Readwise subscription, with a 30-day free trial ([product page](https://readwise.io/read)). ## Toby Toby's site lists Spaces, Collections, Smart Sort, Save Sessions, and Chrome, Firefox and Edge support ([vendor site](https://gettoby.com/)). The site says "Free to try". Tier prices, import and export details are not stated here. ## OneTab OneTab converts open tabs into a list you can restore one by one or all at once, with folders, tasks and notes, and encrypted cross-browser sync. Its vendor comparison claims up to 95% memory saving ([vendor site](https://www.one-tab.com/)). Core use needs no signup or registration. Export and import of tab lists are stated; file formats and pricing are not stated here ([vendor site](https://www.one-tab.com/)). ## Workona Workona is a tab manager for Chrome, Edge and Firefox with spaces per project, autosave, cloud backup, cross-device sync, tab suspend and search ([vendor site](https://www.workona.com/)). Its price is not stated here. ## Tab managers versus bookmark managers OneTab and Workona are tab managers: OneTab turns open tabs into a list ([vendor site](https://www.one-tab.com/)), and Workona organizes tabs into per-project spaces ([vendor site](https://www.workona.com/)). Bookmark managers such as Raindrop and Linkding hold [saved links](https://www.knowman.io/guides/bookmark-manager-for-ai-agents) over time, across browsing sessions, with collections or folders ([Raindrop](https://raindrop.io/), [Linkding](https://github.com/sissbruecker/linkding)). If your problem is too many open tabs right now, a tab manager fits. If your problem is finding a page again next month, a bookmark manager fits. ## KnowMan extension The KnowMan extension is listed on the Chrome Web Store as "KnowMan - Save to Read Later" ([Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/knowman-save-to-read-late/ebjecemdffpnmfdljlkgohmhmgmklodc)). Per the store description, it [saves articles](https://www.knowman.io/guides/how-to-save-articles), organizes them with tags for reading later, and offers one-click saving from any webpage ([Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/knowman-save-to-read-late/ebjecemdffpnmfdljlkgohmhmgmklodc)). The store page did not show a price. ## Which to pick For visual collections on a free tier, choose Raindrop. For self-hosting, choose Karakeep, Linkwarden or Linkding. For reading saved articles, choose Readwise Reader. For tab overload rather than long-term links, consider OneTab or Workona. For saving pages and asking questions about them, consider KnowMan. ## Questions ### Is Chrome's built-in Bookmark Manager enough? It handles folders, sorting, address-bar search with @bookmarks, and [HTML import and export](https://www.knowman.io/guides/how-to-save-bookmarks-in-chrome). Pick an extension when you need what Chrome does not offer, such as collections, tagging or cross-browser sync ([Chrome Help](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/188842), [export help](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/96816)). ### Which extensions work outside Chrome? Raindrop lists Firefox, Safari and Edge extensions plus mobile apps ([overview](https://raindrop.io/)). Readwise Reader covers Firefox and Safari ([product page](https://readwise.io/read)). Linkding offers Firefox and Chrome extensions ([repository](https://github.com/sissbruecker/linkding)). ### What does the KnowMan Chrome extension do? The store listing says it saves articles, organizes with tags for reading later, and saves any webpage with one click ([Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/knowman-save-to-read-late/ebjecemdffpnmfdljlkgohmhmgmklodc)). ## Related guides - [Which bookmark manager should you use?](https://www.knowman.io/guides/best-bookmark-manager) - [How to organize bookmarks in Chrome](https://www.knowman.io/guides/how-to-organize-bookmarks-in-chrome) - [How to save bookmarks in Chrome](https://www.knowman.io/guides/how-to-save-bookmarks-in-chrome) - [Choose the best read it later app for your goals](https://www.knowman.io/guides/best-read-it-later-app) ## More in this topic - [How to save articles with an AI article saver](https://www.knowman.io/guides/ai-article-saver) ## Save pages and get answers back Try KnowMan Pro for 14 days with no credit card. [Create your account](https://app.knowman.io/signup). 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