The best bookmark and link managers
If your bookmarks are a mess, you're not alone. We compare six tools to save links and find them again in seconds.
Browser bookmarks work fine until you have hundreds of them. Then finding that article or that tool turns into a blind search through folders you don't remember creating.
We compared six options, from the simplest to the most complete, using data from their official websites. We're the NexoPad team, which is on the list, but we'll tell you clearly when another one suits you better.
Summary: 6 link managers
| Ideal for | Where it works | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome bookmarks | The basics, nothing to install | Chrome on desktop and mobile | Free |
| Raindrop.io | A visual library of links | Web, apps and extensions for several browsers | Free; paid Pro |
| Toby | Saving groups of tabs | Chrome extension, web and mobile | Free up to 60 tabs; from $4.50/month |
| Linkwarden | Keeping a copy of every page | Web, extensions and mobile | From $3/month, or free if you host it |
| Pinboard | Something minimalist and distraction-free | Any browser | $22/year |
| NexoPad | Keeping your links next to your notes and replies | Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera and Brave | Free plan; Pro from $49/year |
The 6 options, one by one
Chrome bookmarks
Free and already installed. They sync with your Google account and include a Reading List to save pages for later. They fall short once you have a lot of them.
Raindrop.io
Saves unlimited links in visual collections, with tags and highlights, even on the free plan. Pro adds full-text search, permanent copies and reminders.
Toby
Built for people who live with lots of tabs: it saves sets of tabs as collections and reopens them in one click. Free up to 60 saved tabs.
Linkwarden
Open source. It keeps a full copy of every page so you don't lose it even if it disappears, with annotations and automatic tags.
Pinboard
A simple, fast bookmarking service with no ads or distractions. Paid, with an archiving option to search the text of your pages.
NexoPad
Your links with categories and search, in the popup and side panel, next to your notes and quick replies. Imports your Chrome bookmarks in one click.
NexoPad: your work links, one click away
NexoPad isn't just a bookmark manager: it's an extension that brings together your links, notes, shortcut replies and AI. For links, it lets you organize them into categories, pin the ones you use most, find them by typing a few letters and open them from the popup, the side panel or the Ctrl+K search without leaving the page.
You can import your browser bookmarks to get started. The free plan lets you save up to 20 links; Pro, up to 1,000. If you're after a large reading library with thousands of articles, Raindrop.io or Linkwarden will suit you better.
How to choose your link manager
- If you save few links, Chrome bookmarks are enough.
- If you save articles to read or want a visual library, Raindrop.io.
- If you pile up open tabs, Toby.
- If you worry about pages disappearing, Linkwarden or Pinboard's archive.
- If you want your work links next to your notes and replies, NexoPad. We explain how to tidy them up in our guide to organizing your bookmarks.
Frequently asked questions
Does Pocket still work?
No. Mozilla shut Pocket down in July 2025. Raindrop.io or Chrome's Reading List are good alternatives for saving articles.
What's the best free bookmark manager?
Raindrop.io has a very complete free plan with unlimited links. Chrome bookmarks are free and need no installation.
Can I move my Chrome bookmarks to NexoPad?
Yes. From the popup's settings menu you can import your browser bookmarks as NexoPad links.
Do links sync between computers?
In NexoPad, yes: once you sign in, your links sync across every browser where you have the extension.
Published on October 11, 20267 min read
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