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. | 8.2 | 8.8 Winner in this category |
Total users Total active users across all major browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. | 13,006 | 54,568,609 Winner in this category |
Total ratings Total number of user ratings received across all supported browsers. | 1,176 | 47,132 Winner in this category |
Average rating Average user rating across all browsers, calculated from available store ratings. | 4.7 ⭐ Winner in this category | 4.2 ⭐ |
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 4.44 Average Chrome Web Store rating from the last 100 reviews 9.0K+Users Winner in this category | ![]() 4.5 3.70 Average Chrome Web Store rating from the last 100 reviews 39.0M+Users |
Edge User rating and stats for the extension on Edge browser. | ![]() 4.6 4.53 Average Microsoft Edge Store rating from the last 100 reviews 4.0K+Users Winner in this category | ![]() 3.9 3.69 Average Microsoft Edge Store rating from the last 100 reviews 14.9M+Users |
Firefox User rating and stats for the extension on Firefox browser. | - | ![]() 4.1 4.15 Average Mozilla Firefox Add-ons Store rating from the last 100 reviews 663.7K+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. | 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. | 9.5 Grammarly goes beyond basic grammar and spelling checks. It offers advanced features like tone detection, vocabulary enhancement, and generative AI capabilities. Compared to competitors, Grammarly provides a more comprehensive set of tools, making it a valuable asset for any writer. Winner in this category |
Performance Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Performance' aspect of each extension. | 8.5 The extension is fast and efficient, with minimal lag or performance issues. | 9.0 Grammarly performs well across different platforms, providing real-time suggestions without significant lag. The tool is reliable and helps improve writing efficiency. Winner in this category |
Design Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Design' aspect of each extension. | 7.5 The design is simple and clean, with options for customization. However, it's not particularly aesthetic or modern. | 8.5 The design is clean and intuitive, making it easy to navigate. The color-coded underlines for suggestions are helpful, and the interface is user-friendly. However, some users might find the pop-ups slightly intrusive. Winner in this category |
Value for Money Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Value for Money' aspect of each extension. | 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. Winner in this category | 8.5 While Grammarly offers a free version, the Premium plan is relatively expensive. However, the advanced features and comprehensive feedback justify the cost for those who need a robust writing assistant. Grammarly is the priciest option for a reason—because, in our view, it's the best writing tool available in its category. If you're looking for the best writing assistant, go for the Premium plan, you won't regret it! Winner in this category |
Ease of Use Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Ease of Use' aspect of each extension. | 9.0 The tool is very straightforward with a minimal learning curve. Its simplicity is both a strength and a limitation. Winner in this category | 9.0 Grammarly is straightforward to use, with a minimal learning curve. The browser extension integrates seamlessly with various platforms like Google Docs and Gmail, allowing you to get started right away. Winner in this category |
Security & Privacy Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Security & Privacy' aspect of each extension. | 9.5 All notes are stored locally, ensuring high privacy. There are no concerns about data being uploaded to the cloud. Winner in this category | 8.0 Grammarly takes privacy seriously, with stringent security measures in place. While an account is required, the company assures users that their data is not sold or made public. However, some users may still have concerns about data processing. |
Conclusion A summary of our findings and final thoughts for each extension. | 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. | In our eyes, Grammarly is the best choice for anyone who wants to write professional articles or other things in English. Even though Grammarly has an expensice price tag, you can't get anything better on the market. We have been using Grammarly for a long time now. And even in the world of ChatGPT and other AI tools, Grammarly is just super handy and helpful. For us, the Premium plan is worth every penny. This only applies as long as you are in the English-speaking world. If you need other languages, we would recommend LanguageTool instead. |
Our Recommendation | In our comparison between New Tab Draft and Grammarly, Grammarly came out on top, scoring 8.8. Grammarly is the most widely used, with over 55 million users and 47k+ reviews—and it also delivered the strongest performance in our tests. User reviews for Grammarly 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. There are some noticeable differences between these extensions, so it's worth considering your priorities and the details below.
If you want a quick recommendation, Grammarly is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you. |