Session Buddy vs Workona Tab Manager
Session Buddy and Workona Tab Manager are often considered for the same job. The table below compares their Chrome Web Store ratings, install base, pricing and who each one suits.
Session Buddy
4.7Session manager that saves and restores full browsing sessions.
Side-by-side comparison
| Session Buddy | Workona Tab Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Reviews | 25,100 | 3,800 |
| Users | ~900K+ | ~200K+ |
| Pricing | Free | Freemium · From $7/mo |
| Category | Tab Management | Tab Management |
| Developer | Session Buddy | Workona |
| Last updated | 2026-05-30 | 2026-04-18 |
| Best for | Researchers and power users who need durable, searchable session backups rather than a quick tab dump. | Knowledge workers running several parallel projects who want tabs, docs and notes in one workspace. |
Session Buddy features
- Automatic crash recovery
- Searchable collections
- Drag and drop manager
- Export formats
Workona Tab Manager features
- See the full Workona Tab Manager page for its store description.
Final recommendation
Both extensions do a similar job. Start with the one whose pricing and "best for" row above match how you work, and check the permissions each one asks for on its store page before installing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I install Session Buddy and Workona Tab Manager 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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