Wikipedia
Focus: encyclopedia, reference and research. Also in Research and Learning, like Sidebar. Adds iOS and Android. Rated 4.8 (Sidebar: 4.5).
WebsiteFreeWeb, iOS
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Sidebar
The five best design links, picked every weekday.
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What is Sidebar?
Sidebar is a long-running, free design link site that shares five hand-picked articles, tools and resources every weekday, also sent as an email newsletter. Readers can submit links for consideration, and the archive is a good source of useful design tools, case studies and UX writing.
Pros
- Only five links a day
- Free newsletter
- Free link submissions
Cons
- Includes sponsored slots
- Not every pick suits every designer
Who should use Sidebar
Designers who want a short daily dose of the best design reading and tools.
Who may not need it
People who prefer in-depth courses over daily links.
Sidebar alternatives
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Internet Archive
Focus: digital library, wayback machine and archives. Also in Research and Learning, like Sidebar. Rated 4.7 (Sidebar: 4.5).
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The Public Domain Review
Focus: public domain, art history and images. Also in Reading and Research, like Sidebar. Rated 4.7 (Sidebar: 4.5).
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HowStuffWorks
Focus: explainers, science and technology. Also in Learning and Reading, like Sidebar. Same 4.5 rating.
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MIT Deep Learning Book
Focus: deep learning, book and pdf. Also in Learning and Reading, like Sidebar. A course, not a website. Rated 4.7 (Sidebar: 4.5).
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Anki
Focus: spaced repetition, flashcards and study. Also in Learning and Research, like Sidebar. A desktop app, not a website. Adds macOS, Windows and Linux. Rated 4.6 (Sidebar: 4.5).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.6Visit
Free alternatives to Sidebar
Free resources that cover similar ground.
Arc Search
Focus: Browser, AI and Summarization. Also in Research and Learning, like Sidebar. An iOS app, not a website. Adds iOS. Rated 4.6 (Sidebar: 4.5).
iOS AppFreeiOS
4.6Visit
Readest
Focus: ebook reader, epub and annotations. Also in Reading and Learning, like Sidebar. A desktop app, not a website. Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Rated 4.6 (Sidebar: 4.5).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.6Visit
Sioyek
Focus: pdf reader, research papers and keyboard. Also in Reading and Research, like Sidebar. A desktop app, not a website. Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Rated 4.6 (Sidebar: 4.5).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.6Visit
How to Use AI to Study Smarter
Focus: study, learning and ai. Also in Learning and Research, like Sidebar. A YouTube Video, not a website. Same 4.5 rating.
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4.5Visit
Kombai Selects
Focus: design inspiration, ui design and motion design. Shares curation with Sidebar. Same 4.5 rating.
WebsiteFreeWeb
4.5Visit
Unikist
Focus: design resources, directory and ui kits. Shares curation with Sidebar. Same 4.5 rating.
WebsiteFreeWeb
4.5Visit
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