Compare New Tab Draft and Notion Web Clipper: Which Extension is the Best?

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.
Notion Web Clipper lets you save web pages directly into your Notion workspace. While it has some useful basic features, it also has limitations that might affect your productivity.
Key Features
  • 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.
  • Save with One Click: Easily save web pages to Notion with a single click.
  • Organize Immediately: Choose where to save your web pages before clipping.
  • Tag, Share, Comment: Turn saved pages into actionable items, link them to projects, and assign them to teammates.
  • Cross-Device Access: Read clipped pages on any device, online or offline.
Our Rating
8.2
7.3
Total users
13,006
1,037,934
Total ratings
1,176
797
Average rating
4.7 ⭐
3.6 ⭐
Entry Level PriceFreeFree
Chrome
Chrome Web Store logo
4.8
4.44
1.2K+ ratings
9.0K+Users
Chrome Web Store logo
3.3
2.55
596 ratings
1.0M+Users
Edge
Microsoft Edge Store logo
4.6
4.53
16 ratings
4.0K+Users
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Firefox
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4.0
3.68
201 ratings
37.9K+Users
Safari
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Features
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.

6.0

The extension makes it easy to save web pages. This worked perfectly in our tests. All texts, including images, were saved correctly in a new page in Notion. However, some users report that various types such as mathematical formulas are not saved or are not saved correctly.

When saving the page, you are asked where it should be saved in Notion. The immediate organization of the saved content with tags, as illustrated in the Chrome store, is not possible via the extension, but only in Notion. This also includes highlighting text passages.

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An important component for us is the cross-device access, due to the direct saving in Notion, so you can read clipped pages on any device, online or offline.

Performance
8.5

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

6.5

Overall, we found the program to be a basic web clipping app that is well suited for saving basic websites.
However, some users report problems saving all content, such as math formulas, in the reviews. Performance can also vary depending on the browser and operating system.

Design
7.5

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

7.0

The design is clear and concise. However, this is simply because there are hardly any customization options.

Value for Money
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.

8.0

Use of the extension is free of charge. However, compared to other providers of Web Clipper for Notion, it does not offer many functions. Whether a free version of Notion is sufficient for saving websites in the long term is another question. In our opinion, however, you get good value for money with the Plus version, which in particular allows you to save unlimited data.

Ease of Use
9.0

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

8.0

The installation worked perfectly. Saving pages is intuitive and further processing in Notion is also easy for Notion users. The fact that you can't set tags directly in the extension is a disadvantage. If you haven't used Notion before, you will need to find your way around the app first, as you will be overwhelmed with many functions, especially at the beginning.

Security & Privacy
9.5

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

8.2

Notion takes standard measures to protect user data. It also complies with the most important data protection regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.
Only the use of cookies and tracking technologies by Notion is somewhat questionable.

Conclusion

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 summary, the Notion Web Clipper is a useful tool for saving and organizing web content directly in your Notion workspace.

However, there are some limitations, such as not being able to mark things up or set tags directly from the extension. This is done afterwards in Notion. There are also occasional problems with saving certain types of content such as mathematical formulas.

Despite these drawbacks, it can be a valuable addition to your productivity toolkit, especially if you're already a Notion user.

Our Recommendation

In our comparison between New Tab Draft and Notion Web Clipper, New Tab Draft came out on top, scoring 8.2.

Notion Web Clipper is the most widely used, with over 1 million users and 797+ reviews, but New Tab Draft outperformed it in our review. User reviews for Notion Web Clipper 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.


  • Can't decide on features? It's a close call: New Tab Draft and Notion Web Clipper. In the Features category, New Tab Draft has scored a poor 6. The features are basic and may not meet the needs of most users.
  • Need top performance? New Tab Draft stands out with a rating of 8.5. On the other hand, Notion Web Clipper lags behind in this area with a rating of 6.5.
  • Design lovers, take note: New Tab Draft stands out with a rating of 7.5. On the other hand, Notion Web Clipper lags behind in this area with a rating of 7.
  • Want to get the most for your money? New Tab Draft stands out with a rating of 8.5. On the other hand, Notion Web Clipper lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.
  • If you hate complicated tools, New Tab Draft stands out with a rating of 9. On the other hand, Notion Web Clipper lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.
  • With privacy and security becoming ever more important, New Tab Draft stands out with a rating of 9.5. On the other hand, Notion Web Clipper lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.2.

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