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Looking for a Raindrop.io alternative to recommend links?

Raindrop.io is a full bookmark manager: it helps you save, organise, search and reach your bookmarks across devices. Quickrefs serves a different need: turning selected links into public recommendations, with context written by a person.

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From a saved bookmark to an explained recommendation

Instead of sharing a folder of bookmarks, you send a ready list to a class, team, newsletter or community — with an explanation of where to start and what each source offers.

A shared folder of bookmarks
Radix Primitivesradix-ui.com
Tokens Studiotokens.studio
Design Tokens — W3C draftw3.org

Whoever receives it sees the links — but doesn't know where to start.

MFMarina Fontespublic collection on Quickrefs
RRadix Primitivesradix-ui.com

Start here: the base for any new design system.

TTokens Studiotokens.studio

Use it once the components are stable.

WDesign Tokens — W3C draftw3.org

Reference reading, no need to read it all.

Side by side

What each one offers, according to their official pages.

QuickrefsRaindrop.io
Main focusPublic recommendation with contextSearchable personal archive
Unlimited links and collections on the free plan
Public collectionsUnlimited on freeRead-only pages
Curator's note explaining each linkEvery planAnnotations on Pro
Curator's name and contacts on the pagePersonal page of collections
Per-link and per-collection analyticsProNo
Custom address and customised pageProNo
Full-text searchNoPro
Permanent copies of pagesNoPro
Broken and duplicate linksNoPro
Embed the collection on another site or in NotionFree, on every planPublic pages can be embedded
Pro, yearly planUS$19/yearUS$28/year

Information from each product's official pages, checked in October 2026. Prices can vary by tax and region — check the total at checkout.

Why Quickrefs

Save from where you already work. Publish when you're ready.

  • A curator's note on every link: why it's worth your time.
  • A public page with your name, your contacts and your selection.
  • Save from the Chrome or Edge extension, the bookmarklet, or your phone.
  • Import your browser bookmarks or a Raindrop.io export.
  • Embed the collection in your blog or in Notion, with the curator's note on every link.
No algorithm in between

Whoever gets your link sees exactly what you chose

On social media, your post competes with whatever the platform decides to show. On Quickrefs, the collection is your own page: the order, the selection and the notes are the ones you set.

  • No feed, no automatic recommendations, no paid ranking.
  • Your content doesn't vanish after a few days, or depend on engagement to be seen.
  • The link works anywhere: WhatsApp, email, class, a newsletter or a bio.

Pricing: compare the yearly cost and what comes with it

Both have generous free plans. On yearly billing, Quickrefs Pro costs US$9 less at list price (US$19 against US$28) — but the packages aren't the same: one prioritises publishing and measuring, the other archiving and searching.

Quickrefs ProUS$9 less/year
US$19/yr
Free: unlimited links, spaces, collections and public collections
  • Per-link and per-collection analytics
  • Custom address
  • Page customisation
Raindrop.io Pro
US$28/yr
Free: unlimited bookmarks and collections, import and export
  • Full-text search
  • Page archive and backups
  • Annotations and reminders
  • Link checking

On monthly billing, Quickrefs Pro costs US$2.49 and Raindrop.io Pro costs US$3. Raindrop.io may show the price in local currency and with tax depending on your country; check the total at each checkout before choosing.

Start in 3 minutes

Bring your Raindrop.io bookmarks without starting over

Import the file exported from your browser bookmarks or from Raindrop.io. Titles, links and folders come along — folders become collections.

  • CChrome
  • EEdge
  • FFirefox
  • SSafari
  • RRaindrop.io
  • BBookmarks HTML file
  1. 1
    Export

    In Raindrop.io, export your bookmarks as HTML — or export your browser bookmarks.

  2. 2
    Import

    In Quickrefs, upload the file. Each folder becomes a collection, with titles and links kept.

  3. 3
    Explain and publish

    Write a note on the links that matter and publish the collection.

Frequently asked questions

Is Quickrefs a good alternative to Raindrop.io?

It can be — if you want to share recommended references, explain why each link deserves attention and have a curation page with your identity. If you mainly need full-text search, a page archive or a manager for personal use, Raindrop.io may serve you better.

Does Raindrop.io have public pages too?

Yes. It publishes collections as read-only pages and creates a personal page with your public collections. What Quickrefs adds is the curator's note on every link and a page designed for the person receiving it — with authorship, contacts and context.

Does a visitor to a public collection pay anything?

No. Reading a public collection on Quickrefs is always free, and doesn't need an account.

Can I use both?

Yes. Plenty of people keep the personal archive in Raindrop.io and use Quickrefs to publish the selection worth sharing.

Can I embed the collection on my site or in Notion?

Yes. In the collection editor, the Embed button generates a link (to paste in Notion with /embed) and a code (for blogs that accept HTML). The widget comes as a list, compact or cards, in a light or dark theme, and updates by itself when you edit the collection. It's free on every plan, with a small “Made with Quickrefs” badge that Pro removes. Raindrop.io also offers embeds of public collections.

Turn your bookmarks into recommendations

Create the collection for free, write why each link matters and publish when you're ready.

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