ShareThis Vs. AddToAny

AddToAny works by adding a small script to your website that displays social share buttons for popular networks like Facebook, X, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and more. You can install it by using the AddToAny plugin on platforms such as WordPress, Drupal, or Blogger, or by adding the provided code to a custom site. After setup, you choose which share buttons to show and where they appear, and the AddToAny script loads the share tools on each page automatically.

AddToAny is free to use. There’s no paid tier and no requirement to create an account or sign up for a subscription. You simply install the buttons on your site and start using the service.

By contrast, ShareThis also offers 100% free share buttons and follow buttons, plus additional tools like analytics and privacy solutions at no cost, making it a strong AddToAny alternative.

AddToAny has been around for a long time, so it has a large base of users who rely on it for simple, reliable social sharing. Many reviewers like that it’s:

• Easy to install on WordPress and other CMSs
• Lightweight and fast to load
• Free, with no registration required

However, some users note that the design and interface can feel a bit outdated or “spammy” compared to newer social sharing plugins, which may affect how professional the buttons look on modern sites. Others mention that customization options are limited if you want highly branded, on-brand share buttons.

If you’re looking for more visual customization and a modern UI, ShareThis offers fully customizable share buttons, follow buttons, and image share buttons that are designed to match your site’s look and feel.

Both ShareThis and AddToAny help you add social share buttons to your website for free, but they focus on different strengths:

• AddToAny
  • Simple universal sharing button
  • Lightweight code and easy setup
  • Relies on external tools (like Google Analytics) for detailed stats
• ShareThis
  • Modern, customizable share buttons, follow buttons, and image share buttons
  • Built-in analytics dashboard to track shares and engagement
  • Tools designed with privacy in mind, including a GDPR-friendly consent solution
  • Easy configuration via a web dashboard and popular plugins (e.g., WordPress, Shopify)

In short, AddToAny is a basic, free sharing solution. ShareThis is a more comprehensive AddToAny alternative that combines free share buttons with deeper customization, analytics, and privacy tools for growing sites.