Select & Save vs Anybox
Break free from Mac-only OS lock-in with a universal Chromium web extension.
The Ecosystem Barrier
Anybox Apple Mac Lock-In
Anybox requires installing a native Mac OS desktop application. If you switch between Windows, Linux, Chromebooks, or work PCs, you lose seamless browser clipping capabilities.
The Select & Save Advantage
Universal Browser Extension
Select & Save runs directly inside Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, Arc, and all Chromium browsers on Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS with 100% feature parity.
Feature Breakdown: Select & Save vs Anybox
| Feature Capability | Select & Save ⚡ | Raindrop.io | Omnivore | Anybox | Webbites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bookmark Specific Text & Code Snippets Save precise portions of a webpage instead of full URL link bloat | ✓ | ✕ | Partial | ✕ | ✓ |
Auto-Convert Web Content to Q&A Cards Structure research and notes into Q&A flashcard format for study & interview prep | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
100% On-Device Local Privacy All data stays in your browser; zero cloud telemetry or data selling | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | Partial | ✕ |
On-Device Chrome AI (Gemini Nano) Query saved library offline in natural language with sub-50ms latency | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
Select & Instant Search Overlay Highlight text on any site to search Google, ChatGPT, Claude, or custom engine in 1 click | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
Auto-Cropped Visual PNG Screenshots Extract formatted HTML alongside visual PNG screenshot snippet automatically | ✓ | Paid Tier | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
Deep-Link Text Fragment Scroll & Re-Highlight Re-open live URL and automatically jump & highlight original quote | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
Mosaic Masonry & List Layout Customization Dynamic responsive grid built for visual snippets, code, and text | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | Basic |
Zero Subscription Fees / 100% Free Forever No paid paywalls for search, full-text backup, or AI queries | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |