Compare New Tab Calendar and Recall: Which Extension is the Best?

	New Tab Calendar	Recall
	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. New Tab	With Recall, you can capture, summarize, and organize articles, PDFs, and videos with AI, spaced repetition, browser extensions, and strong privacy controls. AI Productivity
Key Features	Integrated Calendar: Manage your tasks and events directly from the new tab. ChatGPT Assistance: Get AI-powered assistance for scheduling, reminders, and more. Customizable Interface: Personalize the look and feel of your calendar. Sync Across Devices: Access your calendar from any device. Task Management: Create, edit, and delete tasks with ease. Event Reminders: Never miss an important event with timely reminders.	AI Summarization: Instantly summarizes articles, PDFs, YouTube videos, and more. Personal Knowledge Base: Saves and organizes your summaries for easy retrieval. Spaced Repetition & Active Recall: Helps you actually remember what you save, not just store it. Augmented Browsing: Highlights related content as you browse, surfacing connections in your knowledge. Browser Extensions: One-click saving and summarizing directly from Chrome or Firefox. Editable Notebook: Add notes, highlights, and customize your saved content. Tagging & Organization: Automatic and manual tagging, with support for nested tags. Cross-Platform Sync: Works on desktop and mobile, keeping your knowledge base up to date.
Our Rating	8.7	8.9
Total users	26,854	73,229
Total ratings	2,781	95
Average rating	4.9 ⭐	4.1 ⭐
Entry Level Price	Free	Free
Chrome	4.8 2.8K+ ratings 20.0K+Users	4.2 78 ratings 70.0K+Users
Edge	5.0 26 ratings 6.9K+Users	-
Firefox	-	3.9 17 ratings 3.2K+Users
Safari	-	-
Features	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.	9.2 Recall's range of functions is impressive for a relatively new tool. The AI summary works on a wide range of content, from articles to YouTube videos with a running time of several hours. We particularly liked the personal knowledge base and the way Recall automatically links related content. Spaced Repetition and Active Recall are outstanding features for students. However, some features are still in beta or will be available soon. The functions in the free version are severely limited in the number of users per day, and there is an upper limit for free use.
Performance	No rating	9.0 Retrieval is fast and reliable in most cases. The summary is fast, even with very extreme examples such as a 9-hour news show that we had summarized in our test. Occasionally, we encountered errors or slowdowns, especially when asking further questions about the summarized content via the wizard. The team is actively working on performance improvements and there are regular updates. Overall, the tool feels stable and is suitable for everyday use.
Design	No rating	9.0 The user interface has a clear and modern design. The focus is on user-friendliness. We found the browser extension intuitive and easy to navigate. The tagging and organization system can be used flexibly, and some users mentioned minor bugs in the user interface, but these were only minimally noticeable in the test.
Value for Money	No rating	8.1 The free tariff is suitable for infrequent users who do not need all the functions, as you will quickly reach the map limit. However, if you want to use the extension on a day-to-day basis, you cannot avoid the extension. The paid plan is competitively priced, especially with the student discount. We appreciate that some features will remain free forever, and the team is open to feedback on pricing. Compared to alternatives, Recall offers good value for money for those who need advanced knowledge management features, but casual users may find the limitations too restrictive and stop using the extension.
Ease of Use	No rating	8.0 An account is required to use Recall. However, due to the integration with a Google and Apple login, this should be easy for everyone. Saving and summarizing content is a one-click process that is well explained at the beginning. However, mastering all functions (e.g., nested tags, links, and spatial repetitions) requires some time and some searching, which can lead to many users not being able to exploit the full potential.
Security & Privacy	No rating	9.9 Recall is characterized by its privacy-friendly approach. User data is not used by the extension for advertising, profiling, or AI training. All content is stored securely, and users retain full control over their data. Data can be exported for inspection or deleted at any time. The data protection guidelines are transparent, and support is always available to answer questions about data protection. We were unable to identify any uncertainties during our review.
Conclusion	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.	Recall impressed us with its useful intelligent use of AI and its focus on helping users in their everyday lives, especially when learning. The browser extension makes it easy to capture content, and the revision features with auto-generated questions are a real bonus for learners. For occasional users, the free version may be enough, but if you want to use the extension, you can't avoid the paid version. The extension is not yet perfect and has small bugs, but the team reacts quickly to these and feedback, and many new functions are currently being introduced. Overall, Recall is a good choice for anyone looking to do more than just bookmark cards and build a personal knowledge base. If you're tired of forgetting what you've read online and want to save time, it's a must!
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Our Recommendation	In our comparison between New Tab Calendar and Recall, Recall came out on top, scoring 8.9. Recall is the most widely used, with over 73k users and 95+ reviews—and it also delivered the strongest performance in our tests. User reviews for Recall 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. Looking for the richest feature set? Recall stands out with a rating of 9.2. On the other hand, New Tab Calendar lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.7. Need top performance? Recall stands out with a rating of 9. On the other hand, New Tab Calendar lags behind in this area with a rating of 0. Design lovers, take note: Recall stands out with a rating of 9. On the other hand, New Tab Calendar lags behind in this area with a rating of 0. Want to get the most for your money? Recall stands out with a rating of 8.1. On the other hand, New Tab Calendar lags behind in this area with a rating of 0. If you hate complicated tools, Recall stands out with a rating of 8. On the other hand, New Tab Calendar lags behind in this area with a rating of 0. With privacy and security becoming ever more important, Recall stands out with a rating of 9.9. On the other hand, New Tab Calendar lags behind in this area with a rating of 0. If you want a quick recommendation, Recall is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you.