Freezetab vs Gistory

Freezetab saves and organizes links, articles, RSS and Atom feeds, and quotes from websites. Saved articles can be edited in a rich text editor, and content can be highlighted and searched in full text. Filters for time period, tags, sites, and data type help narrow a collection. It is available as a browser extension, on iOS, and on the web; an iOS or iPadOS shortcut can save links and quotes. The free extension supports local use without an internet connection and can be used without logging in, with data kept on the user's machine. Privacy controls let users mark saved data private so it is not sent to Freezetab’s servers, or enable privacy mode for new saves. Freezetab Pro adds cloud backup, syncing across browsers and devices, web access, saving links without the extension, and mobile link saving. Pro costs $2.99 a month after a 7-day free trial. Freezetab says its security measures include HTTPS, firewalls, IP allowlists, VPNs, and encrypted backups. Stripe handles billing information; Freezetab says card numbers and security codes are not stored on its servers.

Gistory is an article-saving app that creates AI summaries when a reader saves an article. Its TL;DR includes three key points and key insights, with a longer summary as an option. Summaries are available in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, and Hindi. Readers can use distraction-free reading, dark mode, full-text search, and offline access. Articles can be saved from its mobile apps or Chrome and Firefox extensions, and the library syncs across platforms. Gistory is available on web, iOS, Android, and as an extension. The free tier includes unlimited article saves, 90 days of history, and 10 AI summaries per month. Premium costs $7.99 a month and adds unlimited summaries and history, plus Notion and Obsidian integrations. Gistory says it does not bypass paywalls; for paywalled articles it saves the URL, title, and any available preview. It says it uses industry-standard encryption, does not sell personal information, and allows users to export or delete their data. A seven-day trial is listed.