Compare New Tab Calendar and Obsidian Web Clipper: Which Extension is the Best?
New Tab Extension transforms your new tab with integrated AI, calendar, and productivity tools. Easily manage your daily tasks right from your browser's new tab. | Obsidian Web Clipper is a browser extension that lets you save, highlight, and organize web content to your Obsidian vault with templates, hotkeys, metadata extraction, and local storage. | |
| Key Features A summary of the most important features offered by each extension. |
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| Our Rating Tooltivity's expert review score for each extension, based on hands-on testing and research. | 8.7 Winner in this category | 8.5 |
| Total users Total active users across all major browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. | 26,854 | 278,335 Winner in this category |
| Total ratings Total number of user ratings received across all supported browsers. | 2,781 Winner in this category | 526 |
| Average rating Average user rating across all browsers, calculated from available store ratings. | 4.9 ⭐ Winner in this category | 4.7 ⭐ |
| Entry Level Price The minimum price required to start using the extension. "Free" means a free tier is available. | Free | Free |
| Chrome User rating and stats for the extension on Chrome browser. |  4.8 4.53 Average Chrome Web Store rating from the last 100 reviews 20.0K+Users Winner in this category | 4.8 4.83 Average Chrome Web Store rating from the last 100 reviews 200.0K+Users |
| Edge User rating and stats for the extension on Edge browser. |  5.0 5.0 Average Microsoft Edge Store rating from the last 100 reviews 6.9K+Users Winner in this category | 4.4 4.38 Average Microsoft Edge Store rating from the last 100 reviews 50.6K+Users |
| Firefox User rating and stats for the extension on Firefox browser. | - |  4.9 4.89 Average Mozilla Firefox Add-ons Store rating from the last 100 reviews 27.7K+Users Winner in this category |
| Safari User rating and stats for the extension on Safari browser. | - | - |
| Features Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Features' aspect of each extension. | 8.7 The New Tab Calendar with ChatGPT offers a robust set of features that go beyond the basics. Its integration with popular services like Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, and various task management apps places it ahead of many competitors. Winner in this category | 8.7 The extension offers a comprehensive set of features that cover all essential web clipping needs. The templating system is particularly powerful, allowing for automatic metadata extraction and custom formatting. The highlight feature works well, though we noticed some issues with certain websites. The ability to save different types of content (full page, selection, main content) provides flexibility. The hotkey system is well-implemented and customizable. Winner in this category |
| Performance Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Performance' aspect of each extension. | No rating | 6.5 The direct clipping to Obsidian did not work properly in the test. Only the headline was saved; the rest was not. However, with the intermediate step, Clip to Clipboard and then paste, it works. The clipping process can be slow on certain websites. The highlight feature sometimes lags on content-heavy pages. The extension uses minimal system resources. Winner in this category |
| Design Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Design' aspect of each extension. | No rating | 8.9 The interface is clean and intuitive, following Obsidian's design language. The popup menu is well-organized and easy to navigate. The highlight interface is straightforward and user-friendly. The settings page is logically structured, though some advanced options could be better documented. The visual feedback during clipping operations is clear and helpful. Winner in this category |
| Value for Money Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Value for Money' aspect of each extension. | No rating | 9.7 The extension is completely free with all features included. There are no premium tiers or paid versions. The feature set is comprehensive and well-implemented. The value proposition is excellent compared to paid alternatives. Winner in this category |
| Ease of Use Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Ease of Use' aspect of each extension. | No rating | 8.0 Basic usage is straightforward - just click the extension icon and select what to save. The highlight feature is intuitive and works well. However, setting up custom templates requires some technical knowledge. The learning curve for advanced features can be steep. The documentation could be more comprehensive for new users. Winner in this category |
| Security & Privacy Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Security & Privacy' aspect of each extension. | No rating | 9.5 The extension maintains excellent privacy standards. All data is stored locally in your Obsidian vault. No data is collected or shared with third parties. The extension doesn't require any special permissions. The code is open source, allowing for community review. The developer has a clear privacy policy. Winner in this category |
| Conclusion A summary of our findings and final thoughts for each extension. | The New Tab Calendar with ChatGPT is a powerhouse for those looking to enhance their productivity directly from their browser. While it might take some time to fully understand all its features, the benefits it offers make it a worthwhile addition for any power user. However, potential users should consider privacy aspects and the need for an account before fully committing. | The Obsidian Web Clipper is a powerful, privacy-friendly tool for saving web content. Its integration with Obsidian makes it particularly valuable for users of the note platform. The current focus is still on issues with clipping certain content types and occasional performance issues, which need to be resolved. The robust features and commitment to privacy make it a top choice for storing web content once the issues are resolved. For Obsidian users looking to improve their web research workflow, this extension is a must-have tool that delivers on its promise while maintaining user privacy and data control. |
| Our Recommendation | In our comparison between New Tab Calendar and Obsidian Web Clipper, New Tab Calendar came out on top, scoring 8.7. Obsidian Web Clipper is the most widely used, with over 278k users and 526+ reviews, but New Tab Calendar outperformed it in our review. User reviews for Obsidian Web Clipper reflect our findings, while we rate New Tab Calendar lower than users do. Notably, New Tab Calendar has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.90, which is even higher than our rating of 8.7. In the end, the differences between these extensions are minimal, so your choice may come down to personal preference or specific features.
If you want a quick recommendation, New Tab Calendar is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you. | |
