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Simple Tab Groups vs Tabli

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.

Simple Tab Groups

Free plan Extension

Choose Simple Tab Groups if you use Firefox and want to manage tab groups across windows, with search, restore, and JSON backups. Look elsewhere if you need private browsing support or want the optional backup host on a platform other than Windows.

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Tabli

Free plan Extension

Choose Tabli if you use Chrome and want searchable tabs, keyboard controls and saved groups of windows at no charge. Its browser support is limited to Chrome, and saved groups are stored in Chrome bookmarks.

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The facts

	Simple Tab Groups	Tabli
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Extension	Extension
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	github.com	gettabli.com
On tab management software	#8 of 27	#12 of 27

Simple Tab Groups: what it does well

Switches tab groups across browser windows.
Manage Groups offers drag-and-drop, sorting, and tab search or filtering.
Backs up and restores tabs, groups, and settings in JSON.
Supports Firefox Multi-Account Containers.
Offers dark theme and customizable group icons.

What to know first

Private (Incognito) Mode is not supported.
The optional native-messaging backup host is Windows-only.
Listed permissions include data access for all websites.

Tabli: what it does well

Searches tabs and windows by page title or URL.
Keyboard shortcuts support navigation and switching.
Saved Windows can be reopened later.
Source code is available under the MIT license.
The maker says it makes no outbound data connections.

What to know first

It is a Chrome browser extension.
Saved Windows are stored as Chrome bookmark folders and bookmarks.

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