Toby
A browser extension that replaces tab chaos with organized visual workspaces for your links.
Alternatives
Choose Arc if…
- you need built‑in split‑view for side‑by‑side browsing
- you want automatic archiving of inactive tabs
- you prefer a full‑browser solution over a separate extension
- you rely on Chromium extensions but want a different UI
Choose OneTab if…
- you need a completely free tab dump with no subscription
- you can't tolerate any URL data leaving your browser
- you only care about memory savings, not AI organization
- you want cross‑browser sync without paying for a plan
Choose Zen Browser if…
- you need a dedicated Firefox browser with native workspaces
- you want unlimited saved tabs for free
- you rely on Firefox extensions and Sync
- you prefer keyboard‑shortcut workspace switching
- you avoid Toby’s 60‑tab free limit
Choose Tab Deck if…
- you need a searchable sidebar that shows all open tabs at
- you want fuzzy‑search to jump to a tab without leaving the
- you require automatic de‑duplication and tab suspension
- you use Notion and want one‑click export of tab collections
- you prefer Chrome‑only extensions and don't need Firefox
How to Decide
Toby is a browser extension that lets individuals and teams replace tab chaos with visual workspaces, offering AI‑assisted organization, instant search, and shared collections on a freemium model. The alternatives split into a few clear camps: Tab Deck leans on a persistent left‑hand sidebar with fuzzy search and Notion/Raycast integrations for power users; Arc offers a full‑featured Chromium‑based browser with Spaces, split‑view and built‑in ad‑blocking for a free, all‑in‑one experience; OneTab focuses on extreme memory savings and privacy by collapsing tabs into a single list with free, local‑only sync; Zen Browser provides Firefox‑based custom workspaces and native Firefox Sync for freelancers who prefer a free, highly customizable desktop app.
When weighing Toby against these options, consider (1) the pricing structure and any caps on saved tabs or sessions (Toby’s freemium limit vs Arc’s completely free core, Tab Deck’s free tier, OneTab’s always‑free, Zen’s free desktop app); (2) cross‑browser and device availability (Toby works on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, web and mobile, while Tab Deck lacks Firefox, Arc is a desktop‑only app, OneTab spans many browsers, and Zen is Firefox‑only); (3) collaboration and sharing features (Toby and Tab Deck enable team sharing of collections, Arc relies on local Spaces, OneTab offers shareable web pages, Zen has no explicit sharing); and (4) the depth of built‑in productivity tools such as AI‑driven grouping (Toby), workspace‑oriented UI (Arc, Zen), or pure memory‑reduction focus (OneTab).
All Alternatives
“Arc organizes tabs into Spaces and lets users reopen whole sets, serving the same tab‑management purpose as Toby.”
“OneTab collapses all open tabs into a single list, letting users restore them later, directly competing with Toby's session saving.”
“Zen Browser provides built‑in workspace organization for tabs, a full‑browser alternative to Toby's extension.”
“Tab Deck offers a sidebar to group, save, and restore tab collections, mirroring Toby's visual workspaces.”
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