Compare Momentum and New Tab Draft: Which Extension is the Best?

Momentum transforms your new tab into a personalized dashboard with to-dos, weather, and inspiration. We tested it extensively and here's our honest review.
New Tab Draft transforms your new tab into a distraction-free writing space, perfect for quick notes and to-dos. It's simple, effective, and completely free, but lacks advanced features.
Key Features
  • Personalized Dashboard: Customizable new tab page with to-dos, weather, and daily quotes.
  • Focus Mode: Helps you concentrate by displaying your main focus for the day.
  • To-Do List: Integrated task manager to keep track of your tasks.
  • Weather Updates: Real-time weather information.
  • Daily Inspiration: Beautiful images and quotes to keep you motivated.
  • Customization: Options to customize the background, widgets, and more.
  • Simple Note-Taking: Create, pin, and lock multiple notes directly on your new tab page.
  • Local Storage: Ensures privacy by saving notes locally, not on the cloud.
  • Customization: Options to customize font and background.
  • Additional Tools: Includes calculations, auto-backup, and more.
  • Privacy Protection: No data is uploaded to any server.
Our Rating
8.7
8.2
Total users
2,684,498
13,046
Total ratings
14,700
1,175
Average rating
4.3 ⭐
4.7 ⭐
Entry Level PriceFreeFree
Chrome
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4.5
4.29
13.7K+ ratings
2.0M+Users
Chrome Web Store logo
4.8
4.44
1.2K+ ratings
9.0K+Users
Edge
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4.1
3.97
173 ratings
651.1K+Users
Microsoft Edge Store logo
4.6
4.53
16 ratings
4.0K+Users
Firefox
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4.4
4.48
806 ratings
33.4K+Users
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Features
8.5

Momentum offers a comprehensive set of features that are both useful and easy to use. The focus mode and to-do list are particularly standout features, but some advanced functionalities are locked behind the premium plan.

6.0

New Tab Draft offers basic note-taking functionality, local storage for privacy, and some customization options. However, it lacks advanced features like rich text formatting and cloud sync.

Performance
9.0

Momentum runs smoothly without any noticeable lag or performance issues. It integrates well with various browsers and does not slow down your browsing experience.

8.5

The extension is fast and efficient, with minimal lag or performance issues.

Design
9.0

The design is sleek and user-friendly. The customizable backgrounds in the premium plan and widgets make it visually appealing and easy to navigate.

7.5

The design is simple and clean, with options for customization. However, it's not particularly aesthetic or modern.

Value for Money
8.7

The free version offers basic functions for creating to do lists and occasionally using the focus mode. The premium plan offers considerable added value with additional customizations and integrations.

8.5

As a completely free tool, it offers good value for those who need basic note-taking features.

However, even though it's free, we don't see too much value in this tool. As there are similar free New Tab extensions out there, we can not give the highest rating.

Ease of Use
9.2

Momentum is straightforward to set up and use. The First Start Tour describes the basic functions to everyone in just a few steps so that you can work in a focused manner after just 2 minutes. The minimal learning curve makes it accessible for users of all skill levels.

9.0

The tool is very straightforward with a minimal learning curve. Its simplicity is both a strength and a limitation.

Security & Privacy
8.0

Momentum takes data protection seriously and offers the option of saving data locally. Nevertheless, some data is collected for functional purposes.

9.5

All notes are stored locally, ensuring high privacy. There are no concerns about data being uploaded to the cloud.

Conclusion

Momentum is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to enhance their productivity with a visually appealing and functional new tab page. If you're okay with the basic features and don't mind the occasional upsell for premium features, Momentum can be a valuable addition to your productivity toolkit. With the premium plan, you can unlock even more customization options and integrations that can make your workflow smoother. Overall, Momentum is an excellent addition to any productivity toolkit.

New Tab Draft is great for those who prefer a simple, no-frills note-taking tool. While it may not offer much beyond basic note-taking, its privacy features and ease of use make it a solid choice, especially since it's free.

User reviews are very good with an average of 4.8 stars in the Chrome Web Store. Many users love its simplicity and effectiveness. However, it might not provide enough value for those looking for more advanced features.

In our tests, we weren't fully convinced and found ourselves leaning toward more aesthetically pleasing New Tab Extensions that offer a few basic features.


Our Recommendation

In our comparison between Momentum and New Tab Draft, Momentum came out on top, scoring 8.7.

Momentum is the most widely used, with over 3 million users and 15k+ reviews—and it also delivered the strongest performance in our tests. User reviews for Momentum reflect our findings, while we rate New Tab Draft lower than users do.

Notably, New Tab Draft has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.68, which is even higher than our rating of 8.2.

In the end, the differences between these extensions are minimal, so your choice may come down to personal preference or specific features.


  • Looking for the richest feature set? Momentum stands out with a rating of 8.5. On the other hand, New Tab Draft lags behind in this area with a rating of 6.
  • Need top performance? Momentum stands out with a rating of 9. On the other hand, New Tab Draft lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.5.
  • Design lovers, take note: Momentum stands out with a rating of 9. On the other hand, New Tab Draft lags behind in this area with a rating of 7.5.
  • Want to get the most for your money? Momentum stands out with a rating of 8.7. On the other hand, New Tab Draft lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.5.
  • If you hate complicated tools, Momentum stands out with a rating of 9.2. On the other hand, New Tab Draft lags behind in this area with a rating of 9.
  • With privacy and security becoming ever more important, New Tab Draft stands out with a rating of 9.5. On the other hand, Momentum lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.

If you want a quick recommendation, Momentum is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you.