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Tab Wrangler vs Tabs Outliner
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.
Free plan Extension
Choose Tab Wrangler if you want inactive tabs closed automatically with a searchable list for finding and restoring them. Look elsewhere if you need closed tabs to sync across devices, since they remain local, or if you rely on Vivaldi Tab Stacks for tab group protection.
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Tabs Outliner centers on organizing browsing sessions with notes, recovery, and export options. Its free edition covers core features, while Pro adds shortcut and backup tools for a one-time payment.
Visit Tabs OutlinerThe facts
| Tab Wrangler | Tabs Outliner | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension | Extension |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro Edition: $15, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | tabsoutliner.com |
| On tab management software | #23 of 27 | #19 of 27 |
Tab Wrangler: what it does well
- Free Chrome and Firefox extensions.
- Searchable, sortable list of closed tabs with one-click restoration.
- Users can protect tabs, windows and specified sites.
- Can pause automatic closing and set a minimum open-tab count.
- Developer states it has no tracking, analytics or advertisements.
What to know first
- Saved-tab capacity depends on the browser’s storage quota.
- Closed tabs are stored locally and do not sync.
- Some restoration details are subject to a 25-tab browser limit.
- Tab group protection needs the standard chrome.tabGroups API; Vivaldi Tab Stacks are unsupported.
Tabs Outliner: what it does well
- Organizes tabs, windows, and links in a live tree
- Supports notes, comments, and to-do lists
- Allows selective tab recovery after a crash
- Exports outlines as text or interactive HTML
- Free Edition has no limits
What to know first
- Available as an extension only
- Future versions might require another purchase for new features
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