Compare New Tab Draft and Save to Pocket: Which Extension is the Best?

	New Tab Draft	Save to Pocket
	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. New Tab Writing	Save to Pocket is a browser extension that lets you save articles, videos, and more. With over 2 M+ users, it promises a cross-device reading experience for perfect organization. But does it deliver? Web Clipper Bookmark Manager
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.	One-Click Saving: Save articles, videos, and more with a single click. Cross-Device Sync: Access your saved content across all your devices. Tagging System: Organize your saved items with tags. Clean Reading Environment: Enjoy a distraction-free space to read your saved content. Pocket Premium: Offers additional features like custom fonts, a permanent library, and unlimited highlights.
Our Rating	8.2	7.4
Total users	13,006	2,000,000
Total ratings	1,176	7,810
Average rating	4.7 ⭐	4.2 ⭐
Entry Level Price	Free	Free
Chrome	4.8 1.2K+ ratings 9.0K+Users	4.2 7.8K+ ratings 2.0M+Users
Edge	4.6 16 ratings 4.0K+Users	-
Firefox	-	-
Safari	-	-
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.	7.2 Save to Pocket offers a range of useful functions. The standard is that of saving websites with one click and subsequent cross-device synchronization. This worked almost in real-time in the test and is a strong advantage of the tool. The tagging system is particularly helpful for anyone who wants to organize and find their tags. This did not always work perfectly in the test. Sometimes websites were tagged, but these did not appear in the search with a unique search term. Compared to competitors such as Web-Highlights, the highlighting function is only possible after saving a website in the pocket and then searching there. It is not possible to highlight directly on the website.
Performance	8.5 The extension is fast and efficient, with minimal lag or performance issues.	6.0 The extension works when saving and synchronizing content on different devices. This happens almost in real-time. However, there are performance problems with the login process, where the tab is closed on the first attempt without a login. It worked on the second attempt. There are many reports of problems with the login process in the reviews. Searching for tags also did not work properly, 4 pages were tagged with “Web Clipper”, when searching for it only 2 pages were displayed again.
Design	7.5 The design is simple and clean, with options for customization. However, it's not particularly aesthetic or modern.	8.0 The extension has a clear and intuitive design. The distraction-free reading environment is a good feature. However, the login process could be a little clearer.
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 The free version offers basic functions that should be sufficient for many users. The premium version offers additional functions such as full-text searches or improved tagging. The price-performance ratio is fine for us but could be too high for many basic users if they only use it occasionally.
Ease of Use	9.0 The tool is very straightforward with a minimal learning curve. Its simplicity is both a strength and a limitation.	7.0 The tool is generally easy to use, but the lack of initial instructions can be a problem for new users. There are also recurring registration problems, which are reported by other users in the reviews.
Security & Privacy	9.5 All notes are stored locally, ensuring high privacy. There are no concerns about data being uploaded to the cloud.	8.0 Save to Pocket uses industry-standard security measures, including encryption and firewalls. However, there could be stronger assurances regarding data security and liability for third-party services.
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.	Save to Pocket is a tool for anyone who wants to save and organize web content efficiently. Its cross-device synchronization makes it a valuable addition to your productivity toolkit. However, it does have some drawbacks, such as occasional login issues and a lack of detailed instructions. Beginners in particular may struggle here. Overall, it's a solid choice for anyone who needs a reliable content storage solution.
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Our Recommendation	In our comparison between New Tab Draft and Save to Pocket, New Tab Draft came out on top, scoring 8.2. Save to Pocket is the most widely used, with over 2 million users and 8k+ reviews, but New Tab Draft outperformed it in our review. We rate New Tab Draft and Save to Pocket 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? Save to Pocket stands out with a rating of 7.2. On the other hand, New Tab Draft lags behind in this area with a rating of 6. Need top performance? New Tab Draft stands out with a rating of 8.5. On the other hand, Save to Pocket lags behind in this area with a rating of 6. Design lovers, take note: Save to Pocket stands out with a rating of 8. 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? New Tab Draft stands out with a rating of 8.5. On the other hand, Save to Pocket 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, Save to Pocket lags behind in this area with a rating of 7. With privacy and security becoming ever more important, New Tab Draft stands out with a rating of 9.5. On the other hand, Save to Pocket lags behind in this area with a rating of 8. 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.