Tab Wrangler vs Tabblar

Tab Wrangler is a free browser extension that closes tabs after a period of inactivity, with a one-hour default timeout. Closed tabs are kept in Tab Corral, a searchable, sortable list where they can be restored with one click. Some restorations retain browsing history and scroll position, subject to the browser’s limit of the 25 most recently closed tabs. Users can lock tabs or windows and automatically protect tabs from specified sites. Audio-playing and grouped tabs can also be protected as options, while pinned and active tabs are always protected. Settings include a minimum number of open tabs before automatic closing starts, a pause control, keyboard shortcuts, and import or export for saved tabs and settings. The extension is available for Chrome and Firefox. Browser-account sync can carry settings if enabled, but closed tabs are stored locally and are not synced. The developer says the extension sends no user or usage data and has no tracking, analytics, or advertisements. It can read tab titles and URLs, but not page contents. Saved-tab capacity depends on the browser’s storage quota.

Tabblar helps users organize and manage browser tabs. It can group tabs by domain, topic, or custom rules, and fuzzy search can find titles, URLs, and page content. Users can save, name, and restore tab sessions, while inactive tabs can be suspended to free up RAM. The site says groups and sessions sync across Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. It also states that processing is local, personal data is not collected, and data is encrypted in transit and at rest. The Basic plan is free and includes unlimited tabs, five workspaces, one group, and tab search. Plus is $5 a month, Pro is $11 a month, and Max is $24 a month; the respective annual billing amounts listed are $70, $140, and $290. Pro lists custom rules and Max lists team sharing. The extension page links to Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. Windows, macOS, and Linux are marked as not currently available, while Android and iOS are listed as coming soon.