1. Raindrop.io
Visual bookmark manager that replaces messy tab hoarding.
Why it replaces Toby: Raindrop.io is a solid alternative in the same category as Toby.
Best Toby Alternatives in 2026
Toby 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 Toby
Toby replaces the new tab page with a board of tab collections organised by project. Teams can share collections, so onboarding docs, dashboards and specs live in one place instead of a bookmark folder nobody opens.
Comparison at a glance
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby (original) | 4.2 | 300K+ | Freemium | Teams and consultants who work across several projects and want shared, visual tab workspaces. |
| Raindrop.io | 4.1 | 400K+ | Freemium | People replacing tab hoarding with organised bookmarks |
| 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. |
| Session Buddy | 4.7 | 900K+ | Free | Researchers and power users who need durable, searchable session backups rather than a quick tab dump. |
| Homey: Productivity New Tab | 4.8 | 100K+ | Freemium | Turn new tab into a productive workspace, organize bookmarks, motivates with daily live wallpapers and inspirational quotes |
| OneTab | 4.4 | 2M+ | Free | Anyone who habitually keeps 30+ tabs open and wants a fast, no-account way to clear them. |
| Workona Tab Manager | 4.6 | 200K+ | Freemium | Knowledge workers running several parallel projects who want tabs, docs and notes in one workspace. |
| IE Tab | 4.3 | 4M+ | Freemium | Display web pages using IE within Chrome. Use Java, Silverlight, ActiveX, Sharepoint, and more. |
| Open Multiple URLs | 4.7 | 700K+ | Free | Opens a list of URLs |
| 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 |
Toby alternatives in detail
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2. Tab Manager Plus for Chrome
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 Toby: Tab Manager Plus for Chrome is a solid alternative in the same category as Toby.
3. Session Buddy
Session manager that saves and restores full browsing sessions.
Why it replaces Toby: Session Buddy is a solid alternative in the same category as Toby.
4. Homey: Productivity New Tab
Turn new tab into a productive workspace, organize bookmarks, motivates with daily live wallpapers and inspirational quotes
Why it replaces Toby: Homey: Productivity New Tab is a solid alternative in the same category as Toby.
5. OneTab
Collapse all open tabs into a single tidy list and reclaim memory.
Why it replaces Toby: Covers similar ground in the Tab Management category: Collapse all open tabs into a single tidy list and reclaim memory.
6. Workona Tab Manager
Project-based tab manager with automatic tab saving.
Why it replaces Toby: Covers similar ground in the Tab Management category: Project-based tab manager with automatic tab saving.
7. IE Tab
Display web pages using IE within Chrome. Use Java, Silverlight, ActiveX, Sharepoint, and more.
Why it replaces Toby: Another popular Tab Management extension: Display web pages using IE within Chrome. Use Java, Silverlight, ActiveX, Sharepoint, and more.
8. Open Multiple URLs
Opens a list of URLs
Why it replaces Toby: Another popular Tab Management extension: Opens a list of URLs
9. Tabby Cat
A new friend in every tab.
Why it replaces Toby: Another popular Tab Management extension: A new friend in every tab.
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10. 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 Toby: 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
Compare Toby head-to-head
Direct comparisons with the extensions people weigh against it.
Toby vs WorkonaVisual tab collections versus a full workspace layer with cloud sync and team sharing.OneTab vs TobyMinimal one-click list against a structured, drag-and-drop board of saved tabs.Session Buddy vs TobyBoth are tab management extensions people shortlist together for tab manager — see how ratings, install base, pricing and day-to-day use differ.All comparisonsThe full compare hub, grouped by category.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Toby?
Raindrop.io is the closest match. Raindrop.io is a solid alternative in the same category as Toby.
Is there a free alternative to Toby?
Yes — Tab Manager Plus for Chrome, Session Buddy, OneTab are free.