Compare Tab Notes and SetupVPN: Which Extension is the Best?

	Tab Notes	SetupVPN
	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	SetupVPN offers a free VPN service with limited features. While it provides basic privacy protection, it has significant limitations and frequently ads. VPN
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	Free Version: Access to five different countries. Ease of Use: Simple interface suitable for beginners. Basic Privacy: Provides basic privacy protection.
Our Rating	7.9	6.3
Total users	1,459	1,738,957
Total ratings	40	53,375
Average rating	4.8 ⭐	4.4 ⭐
Entry Level Price	Free	Free
Chrome	5.0 7 ratings 1.0K+Users	4.7 47.3K+ ratings 1.0M+Users
Edge	-	4.0 981 ratings 664.8K+Users
Firefox	4.6 33 ratings 459Users	4.4 5.1K+ ratings 74.1K+Users
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.	7.0 SetupVPN offers basic VPN functions with limited free access. With free access, you have the choice of 5 countries to log in to for 30 minutes at a time. When using the premium version, these limitations do not apply, but here too there is a lack of advanced security features like those offered by competitors.
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.	4.5 SetupVPN offers basic performance for occasional use. The free version has limited server locations, but the premium version offers better speed and reliability. Our tests included establishing a VPN connection to London and then using online services to try to localize the location. It turned out that in some cases the actual location was still localized and not London. From our point of view, a continuous secure connection is therefore not guaranteed.
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.	7.0 The design of SetupVPN is simple and intuitive. However, the layout in the free version is very dubious and annoying due to the excessive number of advertisements.
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.	6.0 In this category, the extension performs completely differently if you are looking for a free or premium extension. The costs for the premium version are reasonable compared to the competition. However, it should be noted that many other providers have even more functions that can be used at the same time. Here you only get the VPN service. With the free version, you have the option of selecting 5 different countries. Due to the presence of a lot of advertising and performance problems with the VPN, there are much better alternatives for free users.
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.	8.0 Setting up the extension is straightforward. A connection can be established immediately after installation and you can even test whether the connection works. Nobody should have any problems here.
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.	5.0 SetupVPN offers only basic privacy protection, with limited security features. However, the many advertisements in the free version raise concerns about data collection. Many who use a VPN want to use it precisely so that their data is not stored. From our point of view, a VPN service with such many advertisements is very dubious.
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.	SetupVPN is a good choice for users who are only rarely looking for a simple, free VPN service. While it offers privacy features, it has strong drawbacks, such as dubious frequent advertising and limited free access. For those who need more robust privacy and security features, the premium version might be worth considering, but there should be better alternatives. Overall, we agree with the current reviews from other users that there are much better alternatives.
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Our Recommendation	In our comparison between Tab Notes and SetupVPN, Tab Notes came out on top, scoring 7.9. SetupVPN is the most widely used, with over 2 million users and 53k+ reviews, but Tab Notes outperformed it in our review. We rate Tab Notes and SetupVPN 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. There are big differences between these extensions, so it's important to look at the details below to find the best fit for your needs. Can't decide on features? It's a close call: Tab Notes and SetupVPN. In the Features category, Tab Notes has scored an average 7. It offers a basic set of features, but may be lacking in advanced functionality. Need top performance? Tab Notes stands out with a rating of 7.5. On the other hand, SetupVPN lags behind in this area with a rating of 4.5. Design lovers, take note: Tab Notes stands out with a rating of 8. On the other hand, SetupVPN lags behind in this area with a rating of 7. Want to get the most for your money? Tab Notes stands out with a rating of 8. On the other hand, SetupVPN lags behind in this area with a rating of 6. If you hate complicated tools, Tab Notes stands out with a rating of 8.2. On the other hand, SetupVPN lags behind in this area with a rating of 8. With privacy and security becoming ever more important, Tab Notes stands out with a rating of 8.5. On the other hand, SetupVPN lags behind in this area with a rating of 5. If you want a quick recommendation, Tab Notes is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you.