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StowLink vs Symbaloo
Both stand on bookmark managers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneMac
Pick StowLink if you want a Mac bookmark library with nested folders, notes, varied search fields, and an iPhone companion. The iPhone app is free and independent, while the Mac plan costs $14.50, paid once. Look elsewhere if you need a Windows version, full-text search, or a browser extension.
Visit StowLink Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1
Symbaloo brings bookmarks and learning resources into shareable grids, with additional lesson-building and school roster features. Check the plan limits and note that mobile access is through the website rather than an app-store app.
Visit SymbalooThe facts
| StowLink | Symbaloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Android, Extension, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | StowLink for Mac: $14.50, paid once | Personal Premium: $34.95 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | stowlink.app | symbaloo.com |
| On bookmark managers | #31 of 43 | #27 of 43 |
StowLink: what it does well
- Capture copied URLs with Command-V or a global shortcut.
- Import from four named browsers or a bookmarks.html export.
- Organize links in nested folders and add notes.
- Search by title, URL, domain, description, or folder.
- Optional iCloud sync; library data stays on-device by default.
What to know first
- Mac requires macOS 14 or later.
- iPhone requires iOS 17 or later.
- The Mac plan allows ten links before unlocking the rest.
- A Windows version is not out yet.
Symbaloo: what it does well
- Webmixes combine links, embedded video, RSS, and widgets.
- Learning Paths include lesson activities and embeddable resources.
- OneRoster connections sync classes and student rosters.
- Free plan and free trial are available.
What to know first
- Mobile apps have been removed from app stores.
- Free plan is ad-supported.
- Paid plan pricing ranges up to $999 a year.
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