1. Raindrop.io
Visual bookmark manager that replaces messy tab hoarding.
Why it replaces Save Pinned Tabs: Covers similar ground in the Tab Management category: Visual bookmark manager that replaces messy tab hoarding.
Best Save Pinned Tabs Alternatives in 2026
Save Pinned Tabs is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
About Save Pinned Tabs
Save Pinned Tabs lets you save the pinned tabs in the current window as a named set. From the toolbar popup, you can: - Save a new set of pinned tabs. - Load a saved set. Loading replaces the pinned tabs in the current window. - Update the currently loaded set. - Delete saved sets. - Select one set to load automatically when the browser starts. From the extension’s Options page, you can: - Export all saved tab sets to a JSON backup file. - Import tab sets from a JSON backup file. Imported sets overwrite existing sets with the same name. Saved tab sets use Chrome’s extension sync storage so they can be available through the browser’s extension-storage synchronization. This extension will always be free and open source. If you want to support our work with a donation, please visit our OpenCollective at https://opencollective.com/save-pinned-tabs -- thank you!
Comparison at a glance
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Save Pinned Tabs (original) | 4.5 | 20K+ | Free | Save, restore, autoload, import, and export named groups of pinned tabs. |
| Raindrop.io | 4.1 | 400K+ | Freemium | People replacing tab hoarding with organised bookmarks |
| Tabox - Tab Manager, Save & Share Tab Groups | 4.2 | 30K+ | Freemium | Save your open tabs into collections and reopen them whenever you want in a single click! |
| Clutter Free - Prevent duplicate tabs | 3.7 | 30K+ | Freemium | Reduce tab clutter - prevent duplicate tabs, quickly search & switch tabs, and more... |
| Auto-Group Tabs | 4.6 | 20K+ | Free | Automatically add tabs to your configured groups, based on their URL. |
| IE Tab | 4.3 | 4M+ | Freemium | Display web pages using IE within Chrome. Use Java, Silverlight, ActiveX, Sharepoint, and more. |
| OneTab | 4.4 | 2M+ | Free | Anyone who habitually keeps 30+ tabs open and wants a fast, no-account way to clear them. |
| Session Buddy | 4.7 | 900K+ | Free | Researchers and power users who need durable, searchable session backups rather than a quick tab dump. |
| Tabby Cat | 4.4 | 500K+ | Free | A new friend in every tab. |
| Speed Dial [FVD] - New Tab Page, 3D, Sync... | 4.7 | 400K+ | Free | New Tab Page Replacement with 3D Speed Dial and predefined images, sync and organize your bookmarks, groups, and most visited |
| Infinity New Tab | 4.6 | 400K+ | Free | Infinity New Tab allows you to customize your New Tab page |
Save Pinned Tabs alternatives in detail
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2. Tabox - Tab Manager, Save & Share Tab Groups
Save your open tabs into collections and reopen them whenever you want in a single click!
Why it replaces Save Pinned Tabs: Covers similar ground in the Tab Management category: Save your open tabs into collections and reopen them whenever you want in a single click!
3. Clutter Free - Prevent duplicate tabs
Reduce tab clutter - prevent duplicate tabs, quickly search & switch tabs, and more...
Why it replaces Save Pinned Tabs: Covers similar ground in the Tab Management category: Reduce tab clutter - prevent duplicate tabs, quickly search & switch tabs, and more...
4. Auto-Group Tabs
Automatically add tabs to your configured groups, based on their URL.
Why it replaces Save Pinned Tabs: Covers similar ground in the Tab Management category: Automatically add tabs to your configured groups, based on their URL.
5. IE Tab
Display web pages using IE within Chrome. Use Java, Silverlight, ActiveX, Sharepoint, and more.
Why it replaces Save Pinned Tabs: Another popular Tab Management extension: Display web pages using IE within Chrome. Use Java, Silverlight, ActiveX, Sharepoint, and more.
6. OneTab
Collapse all open tabs into a single tidy list and reclaim memory.
Why it replaces Save Pinned Tabs: Another popular Tab Management extension: Collapse all open tabs into a single tidy list and reclaim memory.
7. Session Buddy
Session manager that saves and restores full browsing sessions.
Why it replaces Save Pinned Tabs: Another popular Tab Management extension: Session manager that saves and restores full browsing sessions.
8. Tabby Cat
A new friend in every tab.
Why it replaces Save Pinned Tabs: Another popular Tab Management extension: A new friend in every tab.
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9. Speed Dial [FVD] - New Tab Page, 3D, Sync...
New Tab Page Replacement with 3D Speed Dial and predefined images, sync and organize your bookmarks, groups, and most visited
Why it replaces Save Pinned Tabs: Another popular Tab Management extension: New Tab Page Replacement with 3D Speed Dial and predefined images, sync and organize your bookmarks, groups, and most visited
10. Infinity New Tab
Infinity New Tab allows you to customize your New Tab page
Why it replaces Save Pinned Tabs: Another popular Tab Management extension: Infinity New Tab allows you to customize your New Tab page
Compare Save Pinned Tabs head-to-head
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Save Pinned Tabs?
Raindrop.io is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the Tab Management category: Visual bookmark manager that replaces messy tab hoarding.
Is there a free alternative to Save Pinned Tabs?
Yes — Auto-Group Tabs, OneTab, Session Buddy are free.