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Pinako vs Session Buddy

Both stand on tab management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Pinako

Free plan LinuxWebWindows

Pinako combines tab organization, session restoration, notes and shared Libraries, with AI search and optional backups. Check browser compatibility and AI data handling before choosing it.

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Session Buddy combines session restoration, tab history, bookmark collections, and local backups in a free Chrome extension. Its local storage model and backup limits are worth considering, especially for anyone expecting changes to sync across devices.

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The facts

	Pinako	Session Buddy
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Web, Windows	Extension
Lowest paid plan	Pro: $5 a month	Free or on request
Plans published	5	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	pinako.pro	sessionbuddy.com
On tab management software	#2 of 27	#6 of 27

Pinako: what it does well

Restores closed tabs and windows to previous positions.
Libraries can be shared as collaborative workspaces.
Supports natural-language search and an AI Librarian.
Free extension stores data locally.
Offers local snapshots and optional external backups.

What to know first

WebKit-based browsers such as Orion are not supported yet.
AI Search sends query and context to xAI’s Grok API.
AI Bridge requires the Pinako Chrome extension.

Session Buddy: what it does well

Restore saved tabs to original or selected windows.
Search covers tabs, collections, and history.
Import and export in more than 15 formats.
Collections, history, and settings stay on the device.

What to know first

Current store listing is for a Chrome extension.
Local backups may lag changes by up to 24 hours.
No cross-device sync is listed.

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