Comparison — data as of August 2026
Savebase vs Dewey: which social bookmark manager actually fits how you save?
The Savebase vs Dewey question matters because these are two of the closest competitors in social bookmarking — both sync saves across platforms, both offer AI tagging, both aim to be the one place your saved posts actually live. Here's where they genuinely differ, including a full breakdown of what each side actually charges. (If you're also weighing newer, iOS-first entrants, see our Savebase vs ARCHV comparison too.)
Both cover a lot of platforms. The gap is Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube.
Dewey's own homepage (rechecked August 2026) lists X, LinkedIn, Bluesky, TikTok, Threads, Truth Social, Instagram, and Reddit, and has since added Substack and Mastodon bookmark support too. Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube still don't appear anywhere across Dewey's site. Savebase covers that same core set (11 platforms total) plus those three that Dewey still lacks.
Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads, Bluesky, Reddit, LinkedIn
Confirmed on Dewey's own site as of August 2026
Doesn't appear anywhere on Dewey's own site as of August 2026
Pinterest and YouTube
Doesn't appear anywhere on Dewey's own site as of August 2026
When a post gets deleted, does your bookmark still work?
Dewey's own Instagram product page makes this claim directly: "Creators delete posts... Dewey backs up your saved content, so it's always accessible—even if the original post disappears," describing bookmarks as "full posts—images, captions and all." That's a genuine first-party claim, reconfirmed August 2026, at least for Instagram — we haven't independently verified the backup mechanism or whether it extends identically to every platform Dewey supports. Savebase's Permanent Media Backup — available on paid plans, with your consent — covers Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and Facebook saves specifically, in your own private, access-controlled storage.
Claims to back up saved media so it survives a deleted source post
Confirmed via Dewey's own Instagram page; not independently verified, and unclear if this applies identically across all their platforms
Backup stored in your own private, access-controlled storage
Dewey doesn't specify their storage model publicly as of this check
Finding a saved post again, months later
Both tools position search as core to the product, not an afterthought. Dewey's own pricing page distinguishes "Basic" search on its free plan from "Advanced" search on Pro and Lifetime, so free-plan search is more limited than what paid users get. Worth testing directly: how each handles cross-platform search (one search bar across every connected platform) versus per-platform search.
Full-text search across saved posts
Dewey's free plan gets "Basic" search only; "Advanced" search requires Pro or Lifetime
Real numbers: Savebase costs less at every paid tier, and Dewey gates exports and integrations behind your billing cycle
Savebase: a free Basic plan (100 saved social posts across all 11 platforms, unlimited article/website saves, export included) or Pro at $8/mo, $76/yr, or $199 lifetime — same feature set on every paid option. Dewey: a free plan (1 connected account, manual sync, "Basic" search, no export) or Pro at $10/mo billed monthly, $7.50/mo ($90/yr) billed annually, or $225 lifetime. Checked directly against Dewey's own pricing page: export, Notion sync, and Google Sheets sync are switched off for Dewey Pro subscribers on the monthly billing cycle — they only turn on if you commit to annual billing or buy the Lifetime plan. Dewey also sells a standalone $50 'Export Pass' valid for 48 hours for anyone who wants to export without subscribing at all. Savebase doesn't have that gate: export works the same on every plan, including free.
Free plan available
Savebase Basic (free): 100 saved social posts across all 11 supported platforms, unlimited article/website saves. Dewey Free: 1 connected account, manual sync only, no folders/tags/filters.
Data export on the free plan
Confirmed on Dewey's own pricing page: the Free plan's export row is marked unavailable.
Data export on the entry monthly paid plan
Savebase Pro is $8/mo with export included, no restrictions. Dewey Pro at $10/mo (monthly billing) also has export switched off — confirmed directly on Dewey's pricing page; it only unlocks on annual billing or Lifetime.
Entry paid plan — monthly price
Savebase Pro: $8/mo. Dewey Pro: $10/mo billed monthly.
Entry paid plan — annual price
Savebase Pro: $76/yr ($6.33/mo equivalent). Dewey Pro: $90/yr ($7.50/mo billed annually).
Lifetime plan
Savebase Lifetime: $199 one-time. Dewey Lifetime: $225 one-time.
Pay-per-use export without subscribing
Dewey sells a $50 one-time 'Export Pass' valid for 48 hours. Savebase has no equivalent because export isn't gated on any plan, free or paid.
11
social platforms supported
$8/mo
Savebase Pro starting price — Dewey Pro starts at $10/mo (or $7.50/mo billed annually)
1-click
bulk grab of your saved folders
Forever
media backup (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads)
The honest verdict
No tool wins everything. Here's how to decide in thirty seconds.
Pick Savebase if…
- You save from Facebook, Pinterest, or YouTube and want them treated as first-class platforms, not an afterthought
- You want backup stored in your own private, access-controlled storage with a clearly documented model
- You want one search bar across every platform you save from
- You want data export included on every plan — free or paid — without hitting Dewey's monthly-billing export gate or paying extra for a one-time pass
Pick Dewey if…
- You don't use Facebook, Pinterest, or YouTube and your saves are concentrated on X, Threads, Bluesky, LinkedIn, or Truth Social
- You're already deep in Dewey's ecosystem and switching cost outweighs the gap
- You'd rather pay a one-time $50 'Export Pass' for a single 48-hour export than commit to any subscription at all — Savebase doesn't offer a pay-per-use option like this
Frequently asked questions
Is Savebase a good Dewey alternative?
If your saves span Facebook, Pinterest, or YouTube alongside Instagram, TikTok, and X, Savebase is built to treat all of those as first-class platforms, with permanent media backup for Instagram/Threads/TikTok/Facebook saves specifically, and data export included on every plan — free or paid. Dewey, by contrast, disables export on its free plan and on Pro when billed monthly (confirmed on Dewey's own pricing page); it only unlocks with annual billing or the Lifetime plan. If you're a Dewey user happy with your current setup, the switching cost may not be worth it — this comparison exists to help you decide, not to tell you Dewey is bad.
Can I import my existing Dewey saves into Savebase?
Yes — Savebase's importer supports Dewey exports directly. If you run into any trouble, reach out to support@savebase.space and we'll help you get it into Savebase.
Which platforms does Savebase support that Dewey doesn't?
Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube still don't appear anywhere on Dewey's own site as of August 2026 — their homepage lists X, LinkedIn, Bluesky, TikTok, Threads, Truth Social, Instagram, and Reddit, and has since added Substack and Mastodon bookmark support too. Worth a quick check on their site since product lineups do change.
Does Dewey actually back up the media, or just the link?
Yes, at least for Instagram specifically — Dewey's own Instagram page states: "Creators delete posts... Dewey backs up your saved content, so it's always accessible—even if the original post disappears," and describes bookmarking "full posts—images, captions and all." That's a direct claim from Dewey itself, reconfirmed August 2026, though we haven't independently tested the mechanism or whether it applies identically to every platform Dewey supports.
How does Savebase pricing compare to Dewey's?
Savebase Pro is $8/mo, $76/yr, or $199 lifetime, with the same feature set no matter which billing option you pick. Dewey Pro is $10/mo billed monthly, or $7.50/mo ($90/yr) billed annually, or $225 lifetime — and checked directly against Dewey's own pricing page, data export plus Notion and Google Sheets sync are switched off for Dewey Pro subscribers on monthly billing; they only turn on with annual billing or the Lifetime plan. Dewey also sells a separate one-time $50 'Export Pass' valid for 48 hours if you'd rather not subscribe at all. Savebase's free Basic plan (100 saved posts) and $8/mo Pro plan both include export with no such gate.
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Dewey is a product of Dewey Technologies, LLC and is not affiliated with Savebase. Feature and pricing comparisons reflect information available as of August 2026 and may not reflect current offerings — please verify directly with Dewey before making a purchasing decision.