OneTab vs Session Buddy

OneTab turns open browser tabs into a saved list that users can restore one at a time or all at once. It works with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and other browsers, and is listed for macOS and Windows. The maker says reducing open tabs can save up to 95% of memory. Saved tabs can be organized into folders, reordered, merged, or managed with quick lists, search, tasks, and stars. Users can import and export tab lists or share a list as a web page. OneTab is free, with no signup required for tab saving and organization. Its optional Backup & Sync encrypts data on the device before upload and uses end-to-end AES-256 encryption, according to the maker. Sync covers saved tabs and settings, not browsing history or currently open tabs. OneTab remains accessible offline, and changes made offline sync when the user is online again. A single Backup & Sync license covers multiple computers, browsers, and profiles, up to 100.

Session Buddy is a free Chrome extension for saving and restoring browser tabs, managing bookmarks, and organizing browsing. Users can save complete sessions or selected tabs, then restore them to their original windows, one window, or the current window. Its history view can restore tabs from an earlier point. Collections organize bookmarks, while unified search covers open tabs, collections, and tab history. Tabs and collections can be imported or exported in more than 15 formats, including JSON, CSV, Markdown, and HTML. Version 4.1 added automatic local backups, alongside manual backup and restore. Collections, history, and settings remain on the device rather than external services. The extension requests browsing-history permission but says it cannot read webpage content or form entries. The Free plan costs nothing and requires no account. Cross-device sync is not available.