Best web clipper: the options compared
Almost every web clipper is built for one destination — Notion's clipper saves to Notion, Obsidian's to Obsidian, MarkDownload to a file, Raindrop to its own cloud. That is fine until your notes live in more than one place. This comparison covers the main options and where each fits: the Notion Web Clipper (1M+ installs, 3.4 stars, no offline queue), the Obsidian Web Clipper (300K+, 4.81, local-first but Obsidian-only), Save to Notion (Notion-only, freemium), MarkDownload (200K+, 4.6, file-only), Raindrop (500K+, 4.7, a bookmark cloud), and Kliplet — the one that clips to seven tools from a single extension with an offline queue and highlights.
At a glance
| Clipper | Targets | Offline queue | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notion Web Clipper | Notion | No | No |
| Obsidian Web Clipper | Obsidian | Local-first | Yes |
| Save to Notion | Notion | No | Partial |
| MarkDownload | Markdown file | No | No |
| Raindrop | Raindrop cloud | n/a | Yes |
| Kliplet | 7 tools | Yes | Yes |
How to choose
- One app only, want the official free tool: that app's own clipper (Notion or Obsidian).
- Just a Markdown file: MarkDownload.
- A bookmark library in its own cloud: Raindrop.
- Multiple tools, offline reliability, highlights, one workflow: Kliplet.
Why multi-target matters
If you use Notion at work and Obsidian for personal notes, a single-target clipper means two tools and two habits. Kliplet captures once and routes to any of seven destinations — Notion, Obsidian, Logseq, Joplin, Anytype, Bear or Markdown — with the same shortcut and templates.
FAQ
What is the best web clipper for multiple tools?
Kliplet, because it saves to seven destinations — Notion, Obsidian, Logseq, Joplin, Anytype, Bear and Markdown — from one extension, while most clippers target a single app.
Which clippers work offline?
Obsidian's clipper is local-first, and Kliplet adds a local offline queue that retries failed clips. The Notion Web Clipper, Save to Notion and MarkDownload have no offline retry.
Is Raindrop a web clipper?
Raindrop is a bookmark manager: it stores links and copies in its own cloud. Kliplet instead clips the article into tools you own. They solve different problems.
How much does Kliplet cost?
There is a free tier; Pro is $3/month and a one-time Lifetime is $49, billed via Polar.
Where do I install Kliplet?
From kliplet.com — a published Chrome (Manifest V3) extension for Chrome and Chromium browsers.