Compare Save to Notion and one sec: Which Extension is the Best?

Save to Notion is a browser extension that allows you to effortlessly save web content directly to your Notion workspace, enhancing productivity and organization.
One Sec is a browser extension designed to help you manage your time online by introducing a brief pause before accessing distracting websites.
Key Features
  • One-Click Saving: Quickly save web pages, articles, and images to your Notion workspace with a single click, ensuring that important information is never lost.
  • Customizable Tags and Properties: Organize your saved content with tags and custom properties for easy retrieval and categorization.
  • Template Support: Use and create custom templates to standardize the way information is saved, enhancing consistency and efficiency.
  • Cross-Device Sync: Access your saved content across all your devices, ensuring that your information is always at your fingertips.
  • Integration with Notion: Seamlessly integrates with your Notion account, allowing for a streamlined workflow and easy access to your saved content.
  • Batch Saving: Save multiple items at once, reducing the time spent on organizing and categorizing content.
  • Customizable Saving Options: Choose how and where your content is saved within Notion, providing flexibility to suit your organizational needs.
  • Pause Before Access: Introduces a short delay before opening distracting sites.
  • Customizable Settings: Adjust the delay time and select which sites to monitor.
  • Analytics Dashboard: Provides insights into your browsing habits.
  • Cross-Browser Support: Available on multiple browsers for seamless integration.
Our Rating
8.5
8.9
Total users
405,503
25,121
Total ratings
1,376
1,024
Average rating
4.3 ⭐
4.8 ⭐
Entry Level PriceFreeFree
Chrome
Chrome Web Store logo
4.4
3.85
1.3K+ ratings
400.0K+Users
Chrome Web Store logo
4.9
4.86
859 ratings
20.0K+Users
Edge
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Microsoft Edge Store logo
4.9
4.86
47 ratings
3.6K+Users
Firefox
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4.2
4.21
67 ratings
5.5K+Users
Mozilla Firefox Add-ons Store logo
4.8
4.74
118 ratings
1.5K+Users
Safari
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Features
9.0

Save to Notion offers a comprehensive set of features that make it easy to save and organize web content.
The one-click save feature is particularly useful for quickly capturing information without interrupting your workflow.

The ability to highlight, tag, and organize content directly ensures that you can easily find the content you need later.

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Another very useful feature is the screenshot function. Either the entire page or just a desired part is screenshotted and then a description is immediately added, which is saved directly in the desired page on Notion.

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The support for templates and batch saving may not be intuitive to set up at first, but it saves the user a lot of time when saving similar information.

7.5

The core function that One Sec uses to make users more productive is a pause before opening the website. When I open websites I have defined, such as Twitter, a gray page with a countdown appears. During this period, I was reminded that I didn't want to spend so much time on Twitter and asked myself whether this was intentional or just a reflex out of boredom.
This worked very well for us in the test and there were no problems.


It is also possible to adjust the delay individually. If you only need the reminder but don't want to be disturbed too much, you can set the timer to just one second, or several seconds if you prefer.


Finally, a useful function is the analysis dashboard. This provides analyses of your surfing behavior, showing you at a glance how often you try to open these websites during the day. However, we would like to see more analysis options here.


All in all, the functions are kept very simple; further options for time tracking would be an advantage here so that you don't need additional extensions. These functions are already available in the mobile app. One Sec is a good addition to existing time management extensions.

Performance
8.5

The extension works perfectly. In our tests, the information is saved quickly and synchronized across devices. However, some users write in their reviews about occasional performance problems, especially when logging in and synchronizing.

9.5

In our test, we did not notice any delays or slowdowns due to the extension.
Regular updates are also released to improve performance and fix bugs.

Design
8.0

The Save to Notion design is clearly laid out. In our opinion, it could only be a little more intuitive when setting up templates for the first time.

8.0

The user interface is clean and minimalist, and this also applies to the setup and settings. The extension offers an effective use of visual elements for taking a break by displaying a preset screen with a countdown. There would be potential for improvement here if the screen could be customized.

Value for Money
9.5

The free version of Save to Notion offers excellent value for money, and the premium plan, at $36 a year, offers additional features at a reasonable price for those needing advanced functionality. Especially compared to Notion's official extension “Notion Web Clipper” we tested, you get a lot of features here.
However, it must be borne in mind that you will quickly reach the limits of the free Notion version by saving website content and will need a paid plan.

9.2

The browser extension is completely free of charge. However, you only get a small number of functions. For anyone who only needs the basic function, this is unbeatable value for money.

OneSec also offers an app with additional functions. At $4.99/month or $49.99/year, it also has a good price-performance ratio.

Ease of Use
7.8

The extension is easy to set up and use. Only the creation of templates can be a little confusing for some users at first. If you are already a Notion user, this should not be a problem. Some users also report login problems, but this was not the case in our test.

9.5

The installation process was quick and straightforward. This also includes the setup, which is very intuitive with clear step-by-step instructions. Everything is also well explained in the settings menu afterward, so everyone should be able to find their way around.

set up
Security & Privacy
8.5

Save to Notion uses industry standard security measures to protect user data. As with any online service, you should be aware that all saved data is stored with another third-party provider in addition to Notion via the extension.

9.5

Data usage is described transparently in the privacy policy, which places great value on user privacy.
This is also reflected in the fact that the features already work with minimal authorizations so that not much private data needs to be tracked.

Conclusion

Save to Notion is a great tool for anyone wanting to save and organize information and increase productivity. For anyone who works with Notion, we think it's a must-have. This is simply due to the ease of saving highlights and screenshots in one click. Although users report occasional problems with logging in, these did not occur during our tests. In our opinion, the overall performance with the price-performance ratio is currently the best for Notion users.


Anyone not currently using Notion should first test Notion and check whether it is right for them, or check the paid packages, as the free limits are quickly reached here.

One Sec is a tool that encourages mindful browsing by introducing a pause every time you want to access a distracting website.
Although it stands out for its simplicity and effectiveness, its limited functionality means that it should only be seen as a supplement in the area of time management. Overall, however, it is a valuable tool for anyone looking to improve their online productivity.

Our Recommendation

In our comparison between Save to Notion and one sec, one sec came out on top, scoring 8.9.

Save to Notion is the most widely used, with over 406k users and 1k+ reviews, but one sec outperformed it in our review. User reviews reflect our findings.

Notably, one sec has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.85, which supports its strong performance in our review.

In the end, the differences between these extensions are minimal, so your choice may come down to personal preference or specific features.


  • Looking for the richest feature set? Save to Notion stands out with a rating of 9. On the other hand, one sec lags behind in this area with a rating of 7.5.
  • Need top performance? one sec stands out with a rating of 9.5. On the other hand, Save to Notion lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.5.
  • Both look and feel great: Save to Notion and one sec. In the Design category, Save to Notion has scored a solid 8. The design is functional and generally pleasing, but not without some minor flaws.
  • Want to get the most for your money? Save to Notion stands out with a rating of 9.5. On the other hand, one sec lags behind in this area with a rating of 9.2.
  • If you hate complicated tools, one sec stands out with a rating of 9.5. On the other hand, Save to Notion lags behind in this area with a rating of 7.8.
  • With privacy and security becoming ever more important, one sec stands out with a rating of 9.5. On the other hand, Save to Notion lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.5.

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