Comparison · Verified Sep 30, 2026
TabBud vs Tab Extend
A visual new-tab workspace with notes, to-dos, reminders, and mobile apps.
Overview
How TabBud and Tab Extend differ
tabExtend (branded tabExtend; listed here as Tab Extend) turns the new tab into a drag-and-drop board. Saved items can be tabs, notes, to-dos, snippets, images, and reminders, and the vendor ships iOS and Android apps next to Chrome, Brave, and Edge.
That makes it a different kind of alternative than a session saver. You are choosing a visual dashboard that also wants to be a lightweight task system. TabBud stays narrower: Spaces, Collections, and Cards, with notes attached to saved tabs rather than a full board of mixed item types.
Features
Feature by feature
Verified Sep 30, 2026 — facts, not marketing scores.
| Feature | TabBud | TTab Extend |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | One-time purchase | Subscription |
| Individual paid plan | $49 once (Pro) | $72/yr yearly or $8/mo (Pro) |
| Team plan | $99 once (Team) | $21/mo for 3 seats, +$7/seat |
| Free tier | 200 cards, 20 collections, 5 spaces | 30 saves |
| Browsers | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave | Chrome, Brave, Edge; iOS & Android apps |
| Where your data lives | Cloud, encrypted, offline cache | Cloud |
| Cloud sync | On Free plan | Yes |
| Notes on saved tabs | Rich text, synced, searchable | Notes, to-dos, snippets |
| Sharing & teams | Spaces (Pro), Collections with roles (Team) | Team plan |
| Account required | Yes, free (Google or email) | Optional (guest mode) |
Pricing
What it actually costs
Cost over time
$49 once. $360 on Tab Extend. You keep $311.
TabBud Pro is a single payment. Tab Extend Pro bills $72 every year, 7.3× what TabBud costs by year five — and it keeps billing after.
1 year
$23
3 years
$167
5 years
$311
- TabBud Pro (one-time)
- Tab Extend Pro (yearly)
At 5 years · Tab Extend $360 · TabBud $49 · saves $311
See the numbers
| Window | TabBud Pro (one-time) | Tab Extend Pro (yearly) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | $49 | $72 | Save $23 |
| 3 years | $49 | $216 | Save $167 |
| 5 years | $49 | $360 | Save $311 |
Verdict
Which should you choose?
Where Tab Extend is stronger
- To-dos, snippets, images and reminders live on the same board as saved tabs. TabBud saves tabs with rich-text notes, but does not take on the task-manager surface.
- Official iOS and Android apps, which TabBud does not offer.
- You can start as a guest with no account; the free tier does not expire on a trial clock.
- Team plan includes a team management area and priority support, with extra seats sold per seat.
- 30-day refund on paid plans, stated on the pricing FAQ.
Where TabBud is stronger
Free plan: 200 Cards · 20 Collections · 5 Spaces, with cloud sync and notes included.
- TabBud's free plan holds 200 Cards across 20 Collections and 5 Spaces. tabExtend's free tier stops at 30 saves.
- TabBud is one payment for the whole account — $49 Pro, $99 Team. tabExtend Pro is $8/month and Team is $21/month for 3 seats, plus $7 per extra seat.
- TabBud runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Brave from one account. tabExtend's own availability copy lists Chrome, Brave and Edge, plus mobile — no Firefox listing.
- TabBud's one-time upgrade includes unlimited Spaces and cloud sync. On tabExtend, daily backups and multiple workspaces are Pro features.
Choose Tab Extend if
Pick tabExtend if you want a kanban-style new tab, reminders next to links, and a phone app, and you are happy in Chromium browsers.
Choose TabBud if
Pick TabBud if you want Firefox support, a higher free-card cap, rich-text notes without a separate to-do product, and a one-time paid plan.
TabBud vs Tab Extend FAQs
Yes. The product's site and Chrome Web Store listing use tabExtend. This comparison URL uses the slug tabextend.
tabExtend's free/trial plan allows up to 30 saves with no account. TabBud's free plan allows up to 200 Cards, 20 Collections, and 5 Spaces.
Yes. tabExtend lists iOS and Android apps. TabBud is a browser extension only.
tabExtend's site lists Chrome, Brave, Edge, iPhone, iPad, and Android. TabBud is listed on Firefox Add-ons as well as the Chrome Web Store.
The Team plan is $21/month for three seats, extra seats at $7, all Pro features, a team management area, and priority support.
tabExtend Pro billed yearly (25% off $8/month) is $72/year. TabBud Pro is $49 once. Over 1 year you save $23; over 3 years, $167; over 5 years, $311. Figures assume 1 seat and no price increases.
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Comparison verified against the vendor’s own published pricing page and store listing. TabBud figures come from tabbud.com/pricing.