Compare New Tab Draft and OneNote 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.
OneNote Web Clipper is a versatile tool for saving web content directly to your OneNote notebooks. The simple and intuitive design was imposing. However, it could do with a few more functions.
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.
  • Clip any webpage to OneNote: Save entire pages or just parts of them.
  • Highlight and annotate: Add notes and highlights to your clips.
  • Organize clips: Save clips to specific notebooks and sections.
  • Offline access: Access your clips even when you're not connected to the internet.
Our Rating
8.2
8.8
Total users
13,006
1,993,714
Total ratings
1,176
69,221
Average rating
4.7 ⭐
3.9 ⭐
Entry Level PriceFreeFree
Chrome
Chrome Web Store logo
4.8
4.44
1.2K+ ratings
9.0K+Users
Chrome Web Store logo
4.8
4.48
68.4K+ ratings
800.0K+Users
Edge
Microsoft Edge Store logo
4.6
4.53
16 ratings
4.0K+Users
Microsoft Edge Store logo
3.0
3.82
836 ratings
1.2M+Users
Firefox
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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.

8.0

OneNote Web Clipper basic functions for saving web content.
In addition to saving an entire page, you can also save individual markers.

In addition, screenshots of the entire page or only parts of a page can be created.

An important function of the Web Clipper is that a preview is created directly when clipping and can be edited directly, for example by rewriting or highlighting text before it is synchronized with OneNote.

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Performance
8.5

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

9.0

The Performance was good in our tests and there were no problems. All content could be saved and transferred to the OneNote notebooks without any problems. The only performance problems mentioned by some users in the reviews are that there are sometimes synchronization problems. We were unable to reproduce this.

Design
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 clear and simple, so even basic users can get started immediately without any problems. However, it could offer a few more customization options to suit individual preferences.

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.

9.2

As the tool is free, it offers excellent value for money. You get basic functions for saving web content. The required OneNote can also be used with certain restrictions; a paid version of Office for $69.99 per year is also not overpriced.

Ease of Use
9.0

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

9.3

The tool is very user-friendly and has a low and fast learning curve. Most users should find it easy to start cutting and organizing content straight away. There are only a few functions that are not self-explanatory.

Security & Privacy
9.5

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

9.0

OneNote Web Clipper is from Microsoft. The same privacy policies apply when using other products such as Word, Excel, or similar.

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.


Overall, OneNote Web Clipper is a useful tool for anyone who simply needs to collect, store, and organize web content. It offers a number of features that make it easy to clip, annotate, and organize information. If additional features are needed on top of these basic features, other competitors should be looked at.

Our Recommendation

In our comparison between New Tab Draft and OneNote Web Clipper, OneNote Web Clipper came out on top, scoring 8.8.

OneNote Web Clipper is the most widely used, with over 2 million users and 69k+ reviews—and it also delivered the strongest performance in our tests. User reviews for OneNote 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.


  • Looking for the richest feature set? OneNote Web Clipper stands out with a rating of 8. On the other hand, New Tab Draft lags behind in this area with a rating of 6.
  • Need top performance? OneNote Web Clipper 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: OneNote Web Clipper stands out with a rating of 8.5. 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? OneNote Web Clipper stands out with a rating of 9.2. On the other hand, New Tab Draft lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.5.
  • If you hate complicated tools, OneNote Web Clipper stands out with a rating of 9.3. 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, OneNote Web Clipper lags behind in this area with a rating of 9.

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