Reminiscence vs Symbaloo
Reminiscence
github.comSymbaloo
symbaloo.comSide by side
| Figure | Reminiscence | Symbaloo |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $2.91/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Spec score · Bookmark Managers | 8.3 (#9) | 7.8 (#23) |
| Integrations | Media archiving uses configurable third-party download managers; curl and wget are listed as defaults, and youtube-dl is given as an option. | Schools can connect Symbaloo to OneRoster systems such as Clever and Classlink to keep student rosters and classes synced automatically. |
| Privacy | The README says directories and links are private by default; archived media links are also not shared by default. | Symbaloo says student data is generally not collected or stored and that it does not sell personal student information. |
| Security | The reader removes JavaScript from the original archived format for security reasons, and the README advises migrating from versions using wkhtmltopdf because of a security vulnerability. | Symbaloo describes using encryption, firewalls, access limitations, and physical access controls to safeguard data. |
Plans
Symbaloo
- FreeFree
- Personal Premium$34.95 a year
- Classroom$69 a year
- Library$699 a year
- Schools & Districts$999 a year
In their own words
Reminiscence
Reminiscence has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Symbaloo
Symbaloo is a homepage and bookmark manager for finding, saving, arranging and sharing online resources. Its customizable Webmix grids can hold links to websites, tools and files, as well as widgets; users can share a Webmix by URL or embed code. Supported content includes embedded videos, RSS feeds, weather widgets and document links. For educators, Learning Paths arrange embeddable resources into tile-based lessons with activities such as multiple-choice and open questions. Schools can connect OneRoster systems such as Clever and Classlink to sync classes and student rosters. Symbaloo describes its education tools for classrooms, schools, districts and virtual libraries. It says student data is generally not collected or stored and that it does not sell personal student information; it also describes security controls and COPPA-compliant Webspaces with child-safe mode. A free, ad-supported plan is available, alongside paid yearly plans. Symbaloo runs on the web and as a browser extension, but its mobile apps have been removed from app stores; the website can be added to a phone home screen.