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Workona vs SupaSidebar
Workona organizes Chrome workspaces. SupaSidebar organizes workspaces across all your Mac browsers - without being locked to Chrome.
Feature-by-feature comparison
See how SupaSidebar compares to Workona across every major feature
| Features | Workona | SupaSidebar |
|---|---|---|
| Workspaces Organize tabs by project or context | Yes Core feature - group Chrome tabs into named workspaces | Yes Create named spaces to organize tabs by project or context |
| Works with any browser Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Edge, and more | No Chrome extension only - no Safari or Firefox support | Yes Works with Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Edge, and more |
| Live Tabs across browsers See open tabs from all browsers in one panel | Partial Shows live Chrome tabs only - other browsers not supported | Yes Shows live open tabs from all your browsers in one panel |
| Command palette Fuzzy search across tabs, bookmarks, files, and apps | Partial Search is scoped to within your Chrome workspaces only | Yes Fuzzy search across tabs, bookmarks, files, and apps |
| Always-on sidebar Persistent sidebar accessible with keyboard shortcut | Partial Chrome sidebar panel only - not accessible outside Chrome | 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 | Partial Supports linking Google Docs - no local file or app support | Yes Add files, folders, and apps alongside browser tabs |
| Air Traffic Control Auto-route links to specific browsers or spaces | No No link routing rules - all links open in Chrome | Yes Auto-routes links to specific browsers or spaces by rule |
| AI-powered tags Local AI tagging with on-device models | No No AI tagging - organization is fully manual | Yes On-device AI automatically tags tabs using local models |
| Smart Folders Auto-organized folders based on custom rules | No No smart folders - all workspace organization is manual | Yes Folders that auto-populate based on custom rules |
| iCloud Sync Syncs across all your Macs | Partial Syncs via Workona cloud account - not iCloud-native | Yes Syncs all spaces and tabs across your Macs via iCloud |
| Free tier Usable without paying | Partial Free tier includes up to 5 workspaces | Partial Free tier includes 3 spaces and all core features |
| Active development | Yes Actively maintained with regular updates | Yes Actively developed with regular feature updates |
| Overall | Chrome extension | Best Choice |
Workspaces
Organize tabs by project or context
Create named spaces to organize tabs by project or context
Core feature - group Chrome tabs into named workspaces
Works with any browser
Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Edge, and more
Works with Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Edge, and more
Chrome extension only - no Safari or Firefox support
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 live Chrome tabs only - other browsers not supported
Command palette
Fuzzy search across tabs, bookmarks, files, and apps
Fuzzy search across tabs, bookmarks, files, and apps
Search is scoped to within your Chrome workspaces only
Always-on sidebar
Persistent sidebar accessible with keyboard shortcut
Persistent sidebar accessible via shortcut from any app
Chrome sidebar panel only - not accessible outside Chrome
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
Supports linking Google Docs - no local file or app support
Air Traffic Control
Auto-route links to specific browsers or spaces
Auto-routes links to specific browsers or spaces by rule
No link routing rules - all links open in Chrome
AI-powered tags
Local AI tagging with on-device models
On-device AI automatically tags tabs using local models
No AI tagging - organization is fully manual
Smart Folders
Auto-organized folders based on custom rules
Folders that auto-populate based on custom rules
No smart folders - all workspace organization is manual
iCloud Sync
Syncs across all your Macs
Syncs all spaces and tabs across your Macs via iCloud
Syncs via Workona cloud account - not iCloud-native
Free tier
Usable without paying
Free tier includes 3 spaces and all core features
Free tier includes up to 5 workspaces
Active development
Actively developed with regular feature updates
Actively maintained with regular updates
Overall
Why users switch from Workona to SupaSidebar
Workspaces that work beyond Chrome.
Works with every browser
Workona only works in Chrome. SupaSidebar works alongside Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and any other browser. Your workspaces aren’t locked to one browser.
Native macOS app
Workona is a Chrome extension - if Chrome breaks or updates, Workona breaks too. SupaSidebar is a native Swift app that runs independently of any browser.
More than browser tabs
Workona manages tabs and docs. SupaSidebar also holds files, folders, and apps from Finder. Your entire workflow in one sidebar.
Search across all browsers
Workona searches within its Chrome workspaces. SupaSidebar’s Command Panel searches tabs from every browser, plus bookmarks, files, and apps.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Workona alternative?
SupaSidebar is the best Workona alternative for Mac users who use multiple browsers. It offers workspaces, tab management, and a command panel - but works across Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and every other browser instead of just Chrome.
Is Workona free?
Workona has a free tier with 5 workspaces. SupaSidebar’s free tier includes 3 spaces with all core features. Both offer paid tiers for more workspaces and features.
Does Workona work on Safari?
No. Workona is a Chrome-only extension. There is no Safari or Firefox version. SupaSidebar works with Safari and every other browser as a native Mac app.
Can I switch my primary browser and keep my workspaces?
With Workona, switching from Chrome means losing your workspaces. SupaSidebar workspaces are browser-independent - they work the same regardless of which browser you use, so you can switch browsers anytime.
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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