OneTab
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Session Buddy
Session manager that saves and restores full browsing sessions.
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Overview
Session Buddy saves your open tabs as collections you can restore later, and automatically keeps a copy of your last session so a browser crash never loses your work. Collections are searchable, taggable and exportable, and the manager view lets you drag tabs between saved sessions.
Key features
Automatic crash recovery
Your previous session is always recoverable after a crash.
Searchable collections
Full-text search across every saved session.
Drag and drop manager
Move tabs between saved collections visually.
Export formats
JSON, CSV, HTML and plain text export.
Pros
- Automatic crash recovery
- Searchable saved sessions
- Drag and drop organisation
- Export to JSON, CSV or HTML
Cons
- Interface feels utilitarian
- Sync requires manual export
- Occasional slowdowns with huge sessions
Who should use Session Buddy?
Researchers and power users who need durable, searchable session backups rather than a quick tab dump.
Pricing
Session Buddy is free. There is no paid tier to consider.
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View ExtensionFrequently asked questions
Is Session Buddy free?
Yes, Session Buddy is free to use.
Is Session Buddy safe to install?
Session Buddy is published by Session Buddy. As with any extension, review the permissions it requests before installing and remove it if you stop using it.
What are the best Session Buddy alternatives?
The closest alternatives are OneTab, Workona Tab Manager, Toby.
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