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The open-source and privacy-first alternative to Honey. Automatically finds and applies the best coupon codes at checkout — without selling your data or hijacking creatorsʼ commissions.
Why Choose Caramel?
The ethical alternative that puts your privacy first while maximizing your savings
Automated Coupon Application
Saves you money by finding and applying the best coupon codes.
Automated Coupon Application
Saves you money by finding and applying the best coupon codes.
We monitor thousands of coupon codes across 4,000+ stores, ensuring you always get the best deal without lifting a finger.
Privacy-First & Transparent
Your data stays yours. We never sell or monetize your personal information.
Privacy-First & Transparent
Your data stays yours. We never sell or monetize your personal information.
Unlike other extensions, we never sell your data, build ad profiles, or hijack affiliate commissions from content creators.
100% Open Source
Our extension and web app are fully public and community-driven.
100% Open Source
Our extension and web app are fully public and community-driven.
Join our GitHub to contribute features, report issues, or request enhancements. Reviewed in the open by contributors and the community.
Creator-Friendly
We never overwrite affiliate links or steal commissions.
Creator-Friendly
We never overwrite affiliate links or steal commissions.
Support your favorite content creators while saving money. We ensure affiliate links stay with their rightful owners.
Fast & Lightweight
Automatic coupon discovery and application at checkout.
Fast & Lightweight
Automatic coupon discovery and application at checkout.
Our optimized algorithms search and apply coupons at checkout, never slowing down your shopping experience.
Cross-Browser Support
Works seamlessly across Chrome, Firefox, and more.
Cross-Browser Support
Works seamlessly across Chrome, Firefox, and more.
One extension for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari. Consistent experience regardless of your browser preference with automatic updates.
Caramel vs Others
See how we stack up against traditional coupon extensions
Often opaque data practices
100% privacy-first approach
May track your browsing habits
No ad tracking or data selling
Hijacked affiliate commissions
Protects creator earnings
Closed source & hidden
Fully open source & publicly reviewable
Often resource-heavy
Fast & lightweight
4,000+ Supported Stores
From major retailers to niche marketplaces, Caramel works at thousands of stores.
Amazon
Worldʼs largest online retailer
eBay
Auction marketplace for buyers & sellers
Codecademy
Interactive platform to learn coding
Best Buy
Electronics and tech retailer
Target
Department store chain
Walmart
Multinational retail corporation
Nike
Athletic footwear and apparel
Adidas
Sports clothing and accessories
Donʼt See Your Favorite Store?
Weʼre constantly adding new stores to our platform. Request yours today!
Request a StoreWhy Not Just Use Honey?
Reports show Honey and many other extensions override affiliate links — cutting creatorsʼ revenue and your savings. Caramel is the transparent, open-source fix. Watch why →
Honey vs Caramel
The documented problems with Honey — and what Caramel does instead
Affiliate Link Hijacking
Honey was documented replacing creators' affiliate links with its own (MegaLag, December 2024), taking commissions from content creators you want to support
Respects Creator Links
We never override affiliate links - creators keep 100% of their rightful commissions
Hidden Data Collection
Your browsing data, purchase history, and personal information is reportedly collected without clear disclosure
No Data Selling
Your browsing habits stay private - we never sell your personal information or share it with advertisers
Creator Revenue Loss
YouTubers, bloggers, and influencers lost rightful earnings when Honey overrode their referral links
Supports Content Creators
Help sustain the creators you love while still getting the best deals available
Closed Source Operation
You can't verify what Honey actually does behind the scenes - their code is closed source, with nothing published for independent audit
Fully Open Source
The extension and web app are public and auditable under the AGPL-3.0 license - see exactly what the extension does
Make the Switch to Caramel
Join thousands of users whoʼve made the switch to Caramel. Save money while supporting the creators you love, all with complete transparency and privacy protection.
Open Source & Community Driven
Transparency is our core. The extension and web app are open, auditable, and community-driven. Join the developers building a better alternative to proprietary extensions.
Security Through Transparency
Open Security Reviews
Every change is publicly reviewable
Transparent Operations
All code changes are public and reviewable
No Ad Tracking
We never sell your personal information or share it with advertisers
Community Oversight
Anyone in the world can audit our code
Connect With Our Community
Contribution Pathways
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join our mission to create ethical, transparent, and user-first shopping tools. Your contribution, no matter how small, helps build a better internet for everyone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about affiliate links, pricing, data, and where Caramel runs
Does Caramel replace or hijack creator affiliate links?
No. The Caramel coupon extension never replaces, overrides, or injects affiliate links — there is no affiliate code anywhere in the extension, and because it is open source you can verify that yourself. Creators keep 100% of their commissions when you shop with Caramel installed.
Is Caramel really free?
Yes. Caramel is free forever — there is no premium tier, no hidden fees, and no credit card required. The project is open source and maintained by Devino Solutions together with community contributors.
What data does the Caramel extension collect?
The extension never sells or shares your personal information, and it contains no ads and no third-party trackers. To do its job it talks to Caramel's own servers: as you browse, it asks whether Caramel has codes for the current site's domain so the toolbar badge can show a count; when you reach checkout on a supported store it fetches those codes, sends the page and cart context (page title and item names — never payment details) so the right category of codes is chosen, and reports whether a code worked (linked to your account only if you're signed in) so rankings stay accurate for everyone. Your settings and optional sign-in are kept in your browser's extension storage.
Is Caramel the same as Honey?
No. Caramel is an independent coupon extension, not affiliated with Honey or PayPal. Like Honey, it looks up coupon codes for the store you are checking out on and applies the best one; unlike Honey, its extension and web app are open source, it contains no affiliate code, and it leaves creators' affiliate links untouched.
How is Caramel different from Honey?
Honey has been publicly documented replacing creators' affiliate links with its own, and its code is closed source, so its behavior can't be independently audited. Caramel is the opposite by design: fully open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, it never touches affiliate links, and it is free with no premium tier.
How is Caramel different from SimplyCodes?
SimplyCodes does not publish its source code, so what its extension does with your data and with affiliate links can only be taken on trust. Caramel's extension and web app are published under the AGPL-3.0 license for anyone to audit, it contains no affiliate code at all, and it works without an account.
Which browsers does Caramel support?
Caramel is available for Chrome on the Chrome Web Store, for Firefox on Firefox Add-ons, for Microsoft Edge on Edge Add-ons, and for Safari through the App Store.
Is there a Caramel coupon extension for Safari?
Yes. Caramel ships as a Safari extension through the App Store for Mac (macOS) and for iPhone and iPad (iOS), and it is free there like every other version — the same open-source coupon extension as the Chrome, Firefox and Edge builds.
How many coupon codes does Caramel have?
Caramel's catalog holds over 100,000 coupon codes across more than 4,000 online stores, and it is refreshed continuously as new codes are found and dead ones are retired.
Do I need an account to use Caramel?
No. You can install Caramel and let it apply coupons at checkout without creating an account. Signing in is optional.