TabBud has two plans: Free, with no time limit, and Pro, a $49 one-time payment. There is no subscription on either. This guide covers what each plan includes, where the Free limits sit, and how to choose.
For the current numbers at a glance, see the pricing page.
Free Plan
Price: $0, no time limit
No credit card is needed, and the plan doesn’t expire.
What’s included
- Up to 200 Cards (saved tabs)
- Up to 20 Collections
- Up to 5 Spaces
- Cloud sync across Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave and other Chromium browsers
- Rich-text notes next to your Collections and Cards
- Global search across titles, URLs, descriptions, Spaces and Collections
- Import and export: bring in browser bookmarks or a OneTab, Toby, Session Buddy or Workona export, and export your library as HTML, JSON, CSV or Markdown
- AI summaries for your Collections
- Light and dark themes
Who it suits
- Individuals and students organizing research or coursework
- Freelancers with a handful of projects
- Anyone trying TabBud before deciding on Pro
Where the limits sit
When you reach 200 Cards, 20 Collections or 5 Spaces, you can remove what you no longer need, or upgrade to Pro. Free doesn’t include shared Spaces or usage reports.
Pro Plan
Price: $49, one time
Pay once and keep Pro. There is no renewal and no monthly bill.
Everything in Free, plus
- Unlimited Cards, Collections and Spaces
- Shared Spaces with view or edit access for each person
- Usage reports
- Support on X (@axar7hq)
Who it suits
- People who save more than 200 tabs, or run more than 5 Spaces
- Consultants and agencies with one Space per client
- Small teams that want to work from the same Spaces
- Researchers and writers with large, long-lived libraries
Free vs Pro at a glance
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0 | $49 one-time |
| Cards (saved tabs) | Up to 200 | Unlimited |
| Collections | Up to 20 | Unlimited |
| Spaces | Up to 5 | Unlimited |
| Cloud sync | ✅ | ✅ |
| Notes | ✅ | ✅ |
| Global search | ✅ | ✅ |
| Import and export | ✅ | ✅ |
| AI summaries | ✅ | ✅ |
| Light and dark themes | ✅ | ✅ |
| Shared Spaces (view or edit) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Usage reports | ❌ | ✅ |
| Support on X | ❌ | ✅ |
Is there a Team plan?
Not yet. A Team plan is on the way. Today, Pro already includes shared Spaces with view or edit access, so a team can work from the same Spaces. For larger organizations, get in touch.
Which plan is right for you?
Stay on Free if:
- You have fewer than 200 tabs worth keeping
- Five Spaces cover your projects
- You work on your own
Choose Pro if:
- You keep hitting the 200-Card, 20-Collection or 5-Space limits
- You want to share Spaces with clients or teammates
- You want usage reports
The simplest path: start on Free, and upgrade when a limit gets in your way.
Refunds
Pro is a one-time payment, so there is nothing to cancel. Refund requests are reviewed case by case: email business@axar7.com. Using the Free plan first is the best way to make sure TabBud fits before you pay.
Frequently asked questions
Can I try TabBud before paying?
Yes. The Free plan has no time limit and needs no credit card, so you can use TabBud for as long as you like before deciding on Pro.
What happens if I reach a Free limit?
Your saved tabs stay where they are. To save more, remove Cards, Collections or Spaces you no longer need, or upgrade to Pro.
Is Pro a subscription?
No. Pro is $49 once, with no renewal.
Is there a student discount?
Contact TabBud support to ask about educational pricing.
Get started
Install TabBud free, then follow the one-minute setup guide to save your first tab. Upgrade on the pricing page when you need more.
Want to learn more? Read getting started with TabBud and the TabBud features deep dive.