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

	Tab Notes	New Tab Draft
	Tab Notes lets you jot down notes right in your browser tabs. It's got an easy-to-use interface and works smoothly, making it a great tool for anyone looking to boost their productivity. New Tab Note Taking	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
Key Features	In-Browser Note-Taking: Tab Notes excels in allowing users to take notes directly within their browser, eliminating the need to switch between applications. Synchronization: The ability to sync notes across multiple devices ensures that users have access to their notes wherever they go, though this feature is limited to the premium version. Customizable Interface: While the interface is clean and user-friendly, it offers limited customization options, which could be expanded to enhance user experience. Open Source: The code can be read in full on GitHub	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.
Our Rating	7.9	8.2
Total users	1,461	13,046
Total ratings	39	1,175
Average rating	4.8 ⭐	4.7 ⭐
Entry Level Price	Free	Free
Chrome	5.0 7 ratings 1.0K+Users	4.8 1.2K+ ratings 9.0K+Users
Edge	-	4.6 16 ratings 4.0K+Users
Firefox	4.6 32 ratings 461Users	-
Safari	-	-
Features	7.0 In our tests, the functions of Tab Notes proved to be ideal for quickly creating notes directly in the browser. If you need to develop ideas or jot down information quickly while browsing, you don't have to jump back and forth between apps. Notes can be synchronized across different devices with GitHub gists to keep everything in one place. There is a dark and light mode function, but we would like to see more customization options here. The option to access your notes offline can also be an advantage. This also includes the export function, where the notes are exported as a text file. Functions such as “Customize: Edit font, font size and more” and “Styled text: Make your text bold, italicized or underlined.” are listed as features on Github. These were not found in our tests in the extension on Chrome and Firefox. We feel that this function is important to be able to structure the notes a little, which would further improve the extension.	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.
Performance	7.5 In terms of performance, Tab Notes is fast and responsive. It doesn't take up any resources, so your browser runs smoothly. Only the settings selection page didn't work for us. Selected options could not be saved here.	8.5 The extension is fast and efficient, with minimal lag or performance issues.
Design	8.0 The user interface is very clear and easy to use. We had no problems finding my way around and using the tool. In our test, we noticed that we would like to see a few more themes and color options. The layout is intentionally simple to minimize distractions, but it would be important to have different layout options for the font.	7.5 The design is simple and clean, with options for customization. However, it's not particularly aesthetic or modern.
Value for Money	8.0 The price-performance ratio of Tab Notes is fine. The extension is completely free. Compared to other free tools, however, the functions and customization options are somewhat limited. However, if you are looking for a simple extension for short notes without any frills, you will find it here.	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.
Ease of Use	8.2 We found Tab Notes to be super easy to use. Installation and subsequent navigation is a breeze, and you can get started straight away without needing a manual. Due to the small number of functions, it is suitable for anyone, no matter how tech-savvy they are, to take simple notes. Only the non-functioning of the settings page can confuse new users.	9.0 The tool is very straightforward with a minimal learning curve. Its simplicity is both a strength and a limitation.
Security & Privacy	8.5 Tab Notes uses standard encryption to protect your data. Advanced security options are not available. The privacy policy is also kept very simple and does not provide detailed information about data management. In general, the basic security and data protection guidelines are adhered to, but in our opinion they could be presented in more detail.	9.5 All notes are stored locally, ensuring high privacy. There are no concerns about data being uploaded to the cloud.
Conclusion	Tab Notes is a good tool for anyone who wants to write down ideas as a note as quickly as possible without having to sort them out too much. Its intuitive and simple design increases productivity by reducing distractions when you just want to make a quick note. It could still be improved in areas such as customization and the number of features. Overall, it's worth considering for anyone who wants to quickly collect notes and possibly sort them into another application later.	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.
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Our Recommendation	In our comparison between Tab Notes and New Tab Draft, New Tab Draft came out on top, scoring 8.2. New Tab Draft is the most widely used, with over 13k users and 1k+ reviews—and it also delivered the strongest performance in our tests. We rate Tab Notes and New Tab Draft lower than users do. Notably, Tab Notes has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.80, which is even higher than our rating of 7.9. 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? Tab Notes stands out with a rating of 7. 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, Tab Notes lags behind in this area with a rating of 7.5. Design lovers, take note: Tab Notes 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, Tab Notes 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, Tab Notes lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.2. With privacy and security becoming ever more important, New Tab Draft stands out with a rating of 9.5. On the other hand, Tab Notes lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.5. 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.