OneTab vs Session Buddy
Both rescue you from tab overload, but they solve slightly different problems. OneTab is a one-click dump-and-restore tool with no account and no configuration. Session Buddy is a session manager built for people who need to find a tab set again weeks later.
Session Buddy
4.7Session manager that saves and restores full browsing sessions.
Side-by-side comparison
| OneTab | Session Buddy | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Reviews | 14,600 | 25,100 |
| Users | ~2M+ | ~900K+ |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Category | Tab Management | Tab Management |
| Developer | OneTab | Session Buddy |
| Last updated | 2026-06-14 | 2026-05-30 |
| Best for | Anyone who habitually keeps 30+ tabs open and wants a fast, no-account way to clear them. | Researchers and power users who need durable, searchable session backups rather than a quick tab dump. |
OneTab features
- Collapse all tabs
- Restore selectively
- Named and locked lists
- Shareable web page export
Session Buddy features
- Automatic crash recovery
- Searchable collections
- Drag and drop manager
- Export formats
Final recommendation
Choose OneTab if you want the fastest possible way to clear tabs and free memory. Choose Session Buddy if your saved sessions are working assets you will search, tag and restore repeatedly.
Frequently asked questions
Can I install OneTab and Session Buddy at the same time?
Yes, Chrome runs them independently. Keep both only if they do different jobs; if they overlap, pick one, because each active extension adds memory use, page scripts and another set of permissions.
Where do the ratings and install numbers come from?
From each extension's public Chrome Web Store listing. They can lag the live store slightly, and a dash means the figures have not been synced yet.
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