X bookmarks vs stashd: what's the difference?
The short answer
X's bookmarks are a private list of posts you save, with keyword search and folders on some apps and plans. stashd is a separate library on top: it sorts your saves automatically, finds them by meaning instead of exact words, adds LinkedIn and Threads, brings a few back each week, and lets you export. If you save a handful of posts and find them again easily, X's bookmarks are enough.
Side by side
| X bookmarks | stashd | |
|---|---|---|
| Saving | One tap on any post | Keep saving on X; stashd brings them in |
| Search | Exact keywords, on some apps | By meaning: describe the post, plus filters |
| Organizing | Folders you file by hand, on paid X plans | Automatic topic, type and tools on every save |
| Sources | X only | X, LinkedIn and Threads in one library |
| Coming back to saves | Nothing reminds you | Five saves worth a second look each week, by email too |
| Statuses and notes | None | To revisit, Done, Archived, and personal notes |
| Export | Not in X's data download at the time of writing | Markdown, CSV or JSON (Pro and Max) |
| Price | Free; folders need a paid X plan | Free plan; automatic X sync from $6 a month |
When X's bookmarks are enough
If you bookmark a few posts a week and usually find them by scrolling back, you don't need another tool. X's bookmarks are private, instant and already there.
When stashd helps
- You have hundreds of bookmarks and rarely find the one you want.
- You remember what a post was about, not the words in it.
- You also save on LinkedIn or Threads and want one place to look.
- You save things to use later and want a nudge to actually use them.
- You want your bookmarks in Obsidian, a spreadsheet or your own tools.
Does stashd replace bookmarking on X?
No. You keep saving on X exactly as you do now. stashd reads your bookmarks (read-only: it can't post, like or follow) and builds the searchable library alongside. Paid plans pick up new bookmarks on their own, even ones you save from your phone.
Questions
Do I have to stop using X bookmarks to use stashd?
No. Keep bookmarking on X. stashd brings your bookmarks in: on Free when you ask, once a week, and automatically on paid plans.
Is stashd free?
Yes, there's a free plan with no card. Paid plans that sync X automatically start at $6 a month, or $59 a year.
Does stashd work without the browser extension?
Yes. Connect X and your most recent bookmarks come in from any device, including your phone. The extension, on a computer, adds your full X history plus LinkedIn and Threads.