PureRef vs Raindrop.io

PureRef

Description: PureRef is a free, lightweight application for Windows that helps artists and designers quickly view visual references without cluttering their workspace. It's useful for keeping photos, drawings, webpages, etc. easily accessible while working on graphics, illustrations, presentations, documents, and more.

Type: software

Pricing: Free

Raindrop.io

Description: Raindrop.io is a free online bookmark and link manager. It allows you to save, organize and manage your bookmarks, links and web content in one place across all your devices. Key features include tagging, search, Chrome/Firefox extensions and apps.

Type: software

Pricing: Freemium

PureRef Features

• Tabbed interface to organize references
• Resizable panels
• Zoom and pan images
• Minimal UI
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Search references
• Fullscreen mode
• Portable app
• Dark mode

Raindrop.io Features

• Save and organize bookmarks
• Tag bookmarks for easy search and filtering
• Available as web app and browser extensions
• Sync bookmarks across devices
• Share bookmarks and collections publicly or privately
• Read-later queue
• Archive bookmarks

PureRef

• Free

Raindrop.io

• Freemium