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24 alternatives to StickIt

An extension that lets you retain the information you read.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. StickIt launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Sticky!▲490

   Your notes in the browser

   2024 · thestickyapp.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   The Reader Extension▲80

   A Chrome extension that makes you read what you save

   2018 · rukshn.github.io · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Papier▲641

   Open a new tab and trap your best thoughts.

   2016 · getpapier.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Readit▲100

   Organize your content. Save, read and share articles

   2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Readup▲80

   Track and improve your online reading habits.

   2019 · readup.org · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Reader Mode▲405

   Remove clutter and ads from any article. Instantly ⚡

   2019 · readermode.io · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Recall Browser Extension▲293

   Summarize, connect and organize ALL your online content

   2023 · recall.it · its alternatives →

8. 8SB
   Smart bookmarks extension▲57

   For your inspiration, read later, media and stuff

   2014 · raindrop.io · its alternatives →

9. 9
   WebStickies – Sticky notes for the internet▲201

   I made a browser extension that lets you leave notes on websites. Some features: search by content, add tags, sync, export/import

   2022 · lawrencehook.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Clearly▲177

    A simple, distraction free reader for Chrome

    2018 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Actually Read It Later▲89

    Save articles for reading later

    2018 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Slid▲119

    Capture knowledge from online videos, courses, and webinars

    2021 · slid.cc · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Markup Extension By Kdan Mobile▲90

    Read, highlight and share what matters

    2021 · markups.kdanmobile.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Just Read▲213

    Reader view for web browsers

    2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Upnext for Notion▲141

    Save anything, and actually get to it later

    2023 · getupnext.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Readapt▲92

    Your digital text reading companion. Adapt text your way.

    2022 · contentsquare-foundation.org · its alternatives →

17. 17
    TLDR▲78

    Chrome extension that saves & summarizes your tabs

    2022 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Footnote▲86

    Your Reading. Remembered.

    2020 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Harken Chrome Extension▲92

    Remember every article you read online, forever

    2023 · harkenapp.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    SuggestEdit▲61

    Turn your readers into contributors and proofreaders.

    2021 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Readup▲118

    A social platform that incentivizes deep, focused reading

    2020 · readup.org · its alternatives →

22. 22
    WebStickies▲79

    Sticky notes for the internet

    2022 · lawrencehook.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Note Anywhere▲115

    Leave sticky notes on tabs in Chrome

    2016 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    ExplainTXT: Translate & Explain any Text▲154

    Highlight any text to instantly translate and explain it.

    2025 · explaintxt.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →