Smart Tab Saver 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.
Be Smart and Save Memory and Usability in Google Chrome As we browse the web, each tab we open requires memory. It's common to end up with a chaotic tab bar after a while, with dozens of unused tabs slowing down your browser. Smart Tab Saver solves this problem by intelligently managing your tabs and now includes AI-powered features to help you find anything you've saved! 🧠 What Smart Tab Saver Does For You Smart Tab Saver automatically saves any URL you visit, protecting you from accidentally losing important pages. Your browsing history is preserved and fully searchable. With the new AI Assistant, you can even ask questions like "What was I researching last week?" and get instant answers about your saved content. ⚙️ Smart Tab Management The extension automatically closes tabs that haven't been used within a customizable time period. This saves memory and keeps your tab bar clean, showing only the tabs you actually need.
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Tab Saver (original) | 3.4 | 907 | Free | Smart Tab Saver, your smart tab manager |
| IE Tab | 4.3 | 4M+ | Freemium | Display web pages using IE within Chrome. Use Java, Silverlight, ActiveX, Sharepoint, and more. |
| 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 |
| Bonjourr · Minimalist New Tab Page | 4.9 | 300K+ | Free | A beautiful and customizable new tab page inspired by iOS, designed for a calm and focused browsing experience. |
| Speed Dial 2 New tab | 4.1 | 300K+ | Free | Speed Dial 2 is an easy-to-use extension that lets you save and organize your most visited websites and customize your new tab page. |
| Tab Manager Plus for Chrome | 4.7 | 200K+ | Free | Quickly find open tabs, see all windows in one view, find duplicates and limit tabs per window. The best Tab Manager for Chrome. |
| Auto Tab Discard (suspend) | 4.2 | 200K+ | Free | Increase browser speed and reduce memory load when you have numerous open tabs. |
| GNTD: Glass New Tab Dashboard | 4.9 | 200K+ | Free | Glass-style new tab dashboard. Search uses Chrome Search API and respects the user's default search engine. |
| Tab Reloader (page auto refresh) | 4.2 | 100K+ | Free | An easy-to-use tab reloader with custom reloading time for individual tabs and more! |
| Tab for a Cause | 4.4 | 100K+ | Free | Raise money for charity with every browser tab you open! |
Display web pages using IE within Chrome. Use Java, Silverlight, ActiveX, Sharepoint, and more.
Why it replaces Smart Tab Saver: Covers similar ground in the Tab Management category: Display web pages using IE within Chrome. Use Java, Silverlight, ActiveX, Sharepoint, and more.
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New Tab Page Replacement with 3D Speed Dial and predefined images, sync and organize your bookmarks, groups, and most visited
Why it replaces Smart Tab Saver: Covers similar ground in the Tab Management category: New Tab Page Replacement with 3D Speed Dial and predefined images, sync and organize your bookmarks, groups, and most visited
Infinity New Tab allows you to customize your New Tab page
Why it replaces Smart Tab Saver: Covers similar ground in the Tab Management category: Infinity New Tab allows you to customize your New Tab page
A beautiful and customizable new tab page inspired by iOS, designed for a calm and focused browsing experience.
Why it replaces Smart Tab Saver: Covers similar ground in the Tab Management category: A beautiful and customizable new tab page inspired by iOS, designed for a calm and focused browsing experience.
Speed Dial 2 is an easy-to-use extension that lets you save and organize your most visited websites and customize your new tab page.
Why it replaces Smart Tab Saver: Covers similar ground in the Tab Management category: Speed Dial 2 is an easy-to-use extension that lets you save and organize your most visited websites and customize your new tab page.
Quickly find open tabs, see all windows in one view, find duplicates and limit tabs per window. The best Tab Manager for Chrome.
Why it replaces Smart Tab Saver: Covers similar ground in the Tab Management category: Quickly find open tabs, see all windows in one view, find duplicates and limit tabs per window. The best Tab Manager for Chrome.
Increase browser speed and reduce memory load when you have numerous open tabs.
Why it replaces Smart Tab Saver: Covers similar ground in the Tab Management category: Increase browser speed and reduce memory load when you have numerous open tabs.
Glass-style new tab dashboard. Search uses Chrome Search API and respects the user's default search engine.
Why it replaces Smart Tab Saver: Covers similar ground in the Tab Management category: Glass-style new tab dashboard. Search uses Chrome Search API and respects the user's default search engine.
An easy-to-use tab reloader with custom reloading time for individual tabs and more!
Why it replaces Smart Tab Saver: Covers similar ground in the Tab Management category: An easy-to-use tab reloader with custom reloading time for individual tabs and more!
Raise money for charity with every browser tab you open!
Why it replaces Smart Tab Saver: Covers similar ground in the Tab Management category: Raise money for charity with every browser tab you open!
Direct comparisons with the extensions people weigh against it.
IE Tab is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the Tab Management category: Display web pages using IE within Chrome. Use Java, Silverlight, ActiveX, Sharepoint, and more.
Yes — Speed Dial [FVD] - New Tab Page, 3D, Sync..., Infinity New Tab, Bonjourr · Minimalist New Tab Page are free.
