Kevin's Picks: RainDrop.io: An Alternative to Pocket
Pocket is shutting down, but you don’t have to lose your saved articles and links. Here’s why I moved to Raindrop.io a while ago, and why it’s a smarter choice for organizing everything I read online.
Mozilla is officially shutting down its read-later app Pocket on July 8, 2025. I have used Pocket for years to bookmark web pages across devices, though I switched to RainDrop.io a while ago.
You won’t be able to save new content after July 8th. By October 8, you’ll only be able to export your data. If you used Pocket to save articles and links, it’s time to switch.
I have continued to use Pocket until now. It’s mainly a way for my Mom to send me web pages, because it’s more straightforward to use, since she’s not looking at the collection of bookmarks in Pocket on her end.
Pocket was always simple and reliable on mobile, but Raindrop covers more features, and offers a consistent experience across all major platforms, but I mostly use it the way I used Pocket, I just couldn’t have two Pocket accounts setup on my computer.
Anyway, here’s a breakdown about of what RainDrop.io offers:
Smarter Organization
Organization is also a big step up. Raindrop gives us folders, nested collections, optional tags, and even AI-powered suggestions (if you go Premium). This makes keeping things tidy and findable much easier, but only if you pay.
Powerful Search
Search is another area where Raindrop really shines. Premium users can do full-text searches across saved web pages, PDFs, and even EPUBs. I don’t need that, so I’m not paying for it. Pocket never offered that.
Page Snapshots and Long-Term Access
Another Premium service they offer is “content preservation”. When you save something, it actually keeps a snapshot of the page. That means even if the site goes offline or the article gets deleted, your copy is still accessible. Pocket had a basic offline mode, but it wasn’t nearly as reliable for long-term archiving.
Easy Collaboration
Finally, Raindrop.io supports shared collections. Whether you’re working on a research project, building a resource list with colleagues, or collecting recipes with family, you can share and manage bookmarks. Pocket never had that kind of flexibility.
Final Thoughts
If you’re a Pocket user trying to figure out what to do next, I highly recommend giving Raindrop.io a look, even the free version. It does everything Pocket did, and quite a bit more.
The interface is clean, it’s easy to migrate your saved items, and the free version is solid. For folks who want to take their bookmarking and archiving to the next level, it’s a great option.
I will also quickly mention that Mom now sends me web pages using Instapaper instead, so that’s worth looking at as well.
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