1. OneTab
Collapse all open tabs into a single tidy list and reclaim memory.
Why it replaces Toby: Another Tab Management extension worth comparing against Toby.
Best Toby Alternatives in 2026
Toby is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 3 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. |
| 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. |
| Workona Tab Manager | 4.6 | 200K+ | Freemium | Knowledge workers running several parallel projects who want tabs, docs and notes in one workspace. |
Toby alternatives in detail
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2. Session Buddy
Session manager that saves and restores full browsing sessions.
Why it replaces Toby: Another Tab Management extension worth comparing against Toby.
3. Workona Tab Manager
Project-based tab manager with automatic tab saving.
Why it replaces Toby: Another Tab Management extension worth comparing against Toby.
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?
OneTab is the closest match. Another Tab Management extension worth comparing against Toby.
Is there a free alternative to Toby?
Yes — OneTab, Session Buddy are free.
Why switch away from Toby?
Common reasons are pricing, missing sync or team features, and specific limitations: Requires an account; Free plan limits collections.