Glasp vs Chrome Notes
Glasp and Chrome Notes both compete in the same corner of the Chrome Web Store (note), but they are built for different users. Glasp has roughly 500K users and a 4.5-star average; Chrome Notes sits at about 100K users with 4.4 stars.
Side-by-side comparison
| Glasp | Chrome Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Reviews | 981 | 303 |
| Users | ~500K+ | ~100K+ |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Category | Research | Productivity |
| Developer | Glasp | rgbstudios.org |
| Last updated | 2026-06-08 | 2026-08-24 |
| Best for | Researchers and writers building a personal knowledge base from what they read. | A simple notepad extension for Google Chrome |
Final recommendation
Pick Glasp — it leads on both installs and review scores.
Frequently asked questions
Can I install Glasp and Chrome Notes at the same time?
Yes, Chrome runs them independently. Keep both only if they do different jobs; if they overlap, pick one, because each active extension adds memory use, page scripts and another set of permissions.
Where do the ratings and install numbers come from?
From each extension's public Chrome Web Store listing. They can lag the live store slightly, and a dash means the figures have not been synced yet.
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