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Toby vs SupaSidebar
The Toby extension organizes Chrome tabs on your new tab page. SupaSidebar organizes tabs, bookmarks, and files from every browser in a persistent Mac sidebar.
Feature-by-feature comparison
See how SupaSidebar compares to Toby across every major feature
| Features | Toby | SupaSidebar |
|---|---|---|
| Save and organize tabs Save tab sessions into organized collections | Yes Save Chrome tabs into named visual collections | Yes Save and organize tabs into spaces and folders |
| Works with any browser Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Edge, and more | No Chrome extension only - does not support Safari or Firefox | Yes Works with Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Edge, and more |
| Visual tab collections See saved tabs as visual cards | Yes Displays saved tabs as visual cards on the new tab page | No Uses a sidebar list view rather than visual card layout |
| Live Tabs across browsers See open tabs from all browsers in one panel | No Shows saved collections only - no live tab visibility | Yes Shows live open tabs from all your browsers in one panel |
| Spaces / Workspaces Organize by project or context | Partial Uses Collections to group tabs, but limited to Chrome | Yes Create named spaces to organize tabs by project or context |
| Command palette Fuzzy search across tabs, bookmarks, files, and apps | No No command palette - search is limited to saved collections | Yes Fuzzy search across tabs, bookmarks, files, and apps |
| Always-on sidebar Persistent sidebar accessible from any app | Partial Only visible on the Chrome new tab page - not always on | Yes Persistent sidebar accessible via shortcut from any app |
| Native macOS app Built with Swift and SwiftUI | No Chrome extension only - requires Chrome to run | Yes Native Swift and SwiftUI app built for macOS |
| Files, folders, and apps Manage more than just browser tabs | No Manages browser tabs only - no file or app support | Yes Add files, folders, and apps alongside browser tabs |
| AI-powered tags Local AI tagging with on-device models | No No AI tagging - tags must be assigned manually | Yes On-device AI automatically tags tabs using local models |
| Air Traffic Control Auto-route links to specific browsers or spaces | No No link routing - all links open in Chrome | Yes Auto-routes links to specific browsers or spaces by rule |
| iCloud Sync Syncs across all your Macs | Partial Syncs via Chrome account - tied to Chrome on each device | Yes Syncs all spaces and tabs across your Macs via iCloud |
| Active development | Yes Actively maintained with regular updates | Yes Actively developed with regular feature updates |
| Overall | Chrome extension | Best Choice |
Save and organize tabs
Save tab sessions into organized collections
Save and organize tabs into spaces and folders
Save Chrome tabs into named visual collections
Works with any browser
Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Edge, and more
Works with Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Edge, and more
Chrome extension only - does not support Safari or Firefox
Visual tab collections
See saved tabs as visual cards
Uses a sidebar list view rather than visual card layout
Displays saved tabs as visual cards on the new tab page
Live Tabs across browsers
See open tabs from all browsers in one panel
Shows live open tabs from all your browsers in one panel
Shows saved collections only - no live tab visibility
Spaces / Workspaces
Organize by project or context
Create named spaces to organize tabs by project or context
Uses Collections to group tabs, but limited to Chrome
Command palette
Fuzzy search across tabs, bookmarks, files, and apps
Fuzzy search across tabs, bookmarks, files, and apps
No command palette - search is limited to saved collections
Always-on sidebar
Persistent sidebar accessible from any app
Persistent sidebar accessible via shortcut from any app
Only visible on the Chrome new tab page - not always on
Native macOS app
Built with Swift and SwiftUI
Native Swift and SwiftUI app built for macOS
Chrome extension only - requires Chrome to run
Files, folders, and apps
Manage more than just browser tabs
Add files, folders, and apps alongside browser tabs
Manages browser tabs only - no file or app support
AI-powered tags
Local AI tagging with on-device models
On-device AI automatically tags tabs using local models
No AI tagging - tags must be assigned manually
Air Traffic Control
Auto-route links to specific browsers or spaces
Auto-routes links to specific browsers or spaces by rule
No link routing - all links open in Chrome
iCloud Sync
Syncs across all your Macs
Syncs all spaces and tabs across your Macs via iCloud
Syncs via Chrome account - tied to Chrome on each device
Active development
Actively developed with regular feature updates
Actively maintained with regular updates
Overall
Why users switch from Toby to SupaSidebar
A tab manager that works beyond Chrome.
Works with every browser
Toby only works in Chrome. SupaSidebar works alongside Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and any other browser. One sidebar for all of them.
Always-on sidebar
Toby replaces your new tab page - you only see it when you open a new tab. SupaSidebar is a persistent sidebar accessible with a keyboard shortcut from any app.
More than browser tabs
Toby manages tabs. SupaSidebar also holds files, folders, and apps. Drag anything from Finder into your sidebar for instant access.
Search across everything
SupaSidebar’s Command Panel searches across all browsers, bookmarks, files, and apps. Toby only searches its own saved collections.
Frequently asked questions
What is Toby?
Toby is a Chrome extension that replaces your new tab page with a visual tab manager. You can save tabs into collections and organize them visually. It only works in Chrome.
Does Toby work on Safari or Firefox?
No. Toby is a Chrome-only extension. If you use Safari, Firefox, or multiple browsers, SupaSidebar is a better option - it works as a native Mac sidebar across all browsers.
What are tab managers like Toby?
Alternatives to Toby include SupaSidebar (native Mac sidebar for all browsers), OneTab (simple tab saver), Workona (Chrome workspace manager), and TableOne. SupaSidebar is the only one that works across all browsers as a native app.
Is the Toby extension free?
Toby has a free tier for basic tab collections and a paid Pro plan for team features. SupaSidebar also has a free tier with 3 spaces and all core features. Unlike Toby, SupaSidebar works across all browsers — not just Chrome.
Is SupaSidebar free?
SupaSidebar has a free tier with 3 spaces and all core features. Pro unlocks unlimited spaces, iCloud sync, and early access to new features.
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