Compare New Tab Draft and Text Blaze: Which Extension is the Best?

	New Tab Draft	Text Blaze
	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	Text Blaze is a powerful text expander tool that saves you time by automating repetitive typing tasks. Loved by over 400,000 users, it's perfect for professionals across various fields. 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.	Automate Repetitive Typing: Insert standard greetings, commonly used phrases, and more. Works Anywhere: Compatible with text fields on any website. Placeholders: Use text fields, dropdown menus, dates, toggles, and more. Dynamic Templates: Automatically insert the current date, perform date calculations, and more. Team Collaboration: Share and collaborate on snippets with your team. AutoPilot: Automate form filling with simulated key presses. Search Templates: Quickly search templates from any web page.
Our Rating	8.2	9.3
Total users	13,006	617,650
Total ratings	1,176	1,615
Average rating	4.7 ⭐	4.7 ⭐
Entry Level Price	Free	Free
Chrome	4.8 1.2K+ ratings 9.0K+Users	4.9 1.6K+ ratings 600.0K+Users
Edge	4.6 16 ratings 4.0K+Users	4.5 6 ratings 17.6K+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.	9.8 Text Blaze stands out because its features are unmatched by other tools. It excels at what it’s designed to do: generating text from shortcuts. The possibilities for creating your text snippets are practically limitless. You can: Insert clipboard content Add text fields Add dropdowns Create dynamic formulas And so much more...
Performance	8.5 The extension is fast and efficient, with minimal lag or performance issues.	9.7 Text Blaze performs exceptionally well. There is no need to save, so that updating your shortcuts is straightforward. The snippets load quickly, and the AutoPilot feature works seamlessly.
Design	7.5 The design is simple and clean, with options for customization. However, it's not particularly aesthetic or modern.	9.5 The user interface is clean and intuitive, making it easy to navigate and organize snippets.
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.	9.5 The free version is quite powerful, and there was no need to upgrade for us when using it. The premium version offers good value for money, especially for teams. It's worth the investment as it will save you a lot of time.
Ease of Use	9.0 The tool is very straightforward with a minimal learning curve. Its simplicity is both a strength and a limitation.	8.5 Setting up and using Text Blaze is straightforward. The web interface is user-friendly, and the snippets are easy to create and manage. The only minor downside is the initial account creation process. Basic tasks like adding text fields are super simple, but some of the more advanced features might take a bit of time to master. That said, it's definitely worth the effort because they'll save you tons of time in the long run.
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 An account is required, but Text Blaze ensures that your data is secure and not sold or made public. The privacy policy is transparent and trustworthy. However, as with any online tool, it's essential to stay updated on their privacy policy.
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.	Text Blaze is a must-have tool for anyone looking to save time on repetitive typing tasks. Its powerful features, ease of use, and versatility make it an excellent choice for professionals across various fields. While some advanced features require a premium subscription, the value it offers is well worth the investment.
	Install New Tab Draft	Install Text Blaze
Our Recommendation	In our comparison between New Tab Draft and Text Blaze, Text Blaze came out on top, scoring 9.3. Text Blaze is the most widely used, with over 618k users and 2k+ reviews—and it also delivered the strongest performance in our tests. User reviews for Text Blaze reflect our findings, while we rate New Tab Draft lower than users do. Notably, Text Blaze has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.71, which supports its strong performance in our review. 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? Text Blaze stands out with a rating of 9.8. On the other hand, New Tab Draft lags behind in this area with a rating of 6. Need top performance? Text Blaze stands out with a rating of 9.7. On the other hand, New Tab Draft lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.5. Design lovers, take note: Text Blaze stands out with a rating of 9.5. 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? Text Blaze stands out with a rating of 9.5. On the other hand, New Tab Draft lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.5. If you hate complicated tools, New Tab Draft stands out with a rating of 9. On the other hand, Text Blaze lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.5. With privacy and security becoming ever more important, New Tab Draft stands out with a rating of 9.5. On the other hand, Text Blaze lags behind in this area with a rating of 9. If you want a quick recommendation, Text Blaze is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you.