Compare TimeOWare and Notion Web Clipper: Which Extension is the Best?

TimeOWare helps you track and manage your online time easily. With its simple design and easy website blocking, TimeOWare is a valuable tool for enhancing digital well-being.
Notion Web Clipper lets you save web pages directly into your Notion workspace. While it has some useful basic features, it also has limitations that might affect your productivity.
Key Features
  • Time Tracking: Easily see how much time you spend on each website.
  • Daily Usage Stats: Get a clear overview of your daily online activity.
  • Website Blocking: Block distracting sites with a simple click.
  • Privacy-Focused: No data is transmitted; everything stays on your device.
  • Open Source: Check out the code on GitHub for transparency.
  • Save with One Click: Easily save web pages to Notion with a single click.
  • Organize Immediately: Choose where to save your web pages before clipping.
  • Tag, Share, Comment: Turn saved pages into actionable items, link them to projects, and assign them to teammates.
  • Cross-Device Access: Read clipped pages on any device, online or offline.
Our Rating
8.5
7.3
Total users
216
1,037,934
Total ratings
3
797
Average rating
5.0 ⭐
3.6 ⭐
Entry Level PriceFreeFree
Chrome
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5.0
5.0
3 ratings
216Users
Chrome Web Store logo
3.3
2.55
596 ratings
1.0M+Users
Edge
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Firefox
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4.0
3.68
201 ratings
37.9K+Users
Safari
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Features
7.0

TimeOWare offers basic functions for checking the time spent on websites. These include time recording on websites, where the percentage of total time taken up by each website is displayed directly in real-time in a statistic.

statistics

Another feature is the blocking of websites. Websites can easily be blocked manually if you think that you no longer want to use this website. Here we would like to see the manual blocking of websites.

block websites

However, it lacks advanced features such as detailed analytics or customizable alerts that some users may find useful. Nevertheless, the core features are well implemented and serve the main purpose of improving digital well-being.

6.0

The extension makes it easy to save web pages. This worked perfectly in our tests. All texts, including images, were saved correctly in a new page in Notion. However, some users report that various types such as mathematical formulas are not saved or are not saved correctly.

When saving the page, you are asked where it should be saved in Notion. The immediate organization of the saved content with tags, as illustrated in the Chrome store, is not possible via the extension, but only in Notion. This also includes highlighting text passages.

tags

An important component for us is the cross-device access, due to the direct saving in Notion, so you can read clipped pages on any device, online or offline.

Performance
9.0

TimeOWare works reliably, with no noticeable slowdowns or performance issues during use.
The extension runs in the background and provides real-time updates on time spent without affecting browser speed.

6.5

Overall, we found the program to be a basic web clipping app that is well suited for saving basic websites.
However, some users report problems saving all content, such as math formulas, in the reviews. Performance can also vary depending on the browser and operating system.

Design
7.5

The design of TimeOWare is clear and intuitive, making it easy to find your way around immediately. All available functions can be used directly. The minimalist interface ensures that users are clearly shown which websites may pose problems for their digital well-being. In our tests, however, we found that there could be a little more customization options to adapt the displays to our own needs.

7.0

The design is clear and concise. However, this is simply because there are hardly any customization options.

Value for Money
9.0

As a completely free tool, TimeOWare offers excellent value for money as it provides essential time management features at no cost whatsoever.
The open-source nature of the extension also adds value as it allows users to review and modify the code if desired.
The only reason it doesn't get full marks is that some features offered by competitors are not yet available.

8.0

Use of the extension is free of charge. However, compared to other providers of Web Clipper for Notion, it does not offer many functions. Whether a free version of Notion is sufficient for saving websites in the long term is another question. In our opinion, however, you get good value for money with the Plus version, which in particular allows you to save unlimited data.

Ease of Use
8.5

TimeOWare is easy to use, with little set-up time.
Once installed, it starts tracking time immediately. Likewise, the limited settings are self-explanatory and should be easy for anyone to understand.

settings

In our tests, we noticed that if several tabs are opened next to each other, they are also added up in the extension at the same time. The total number of hours is therefore higher than the actual number in the browser. This can be somewhat confusing for new users.

total time
8.0

The installation worked perfectly. Saving pages is intuitive and further processing in Notion is also easy for Notion users. The fact that you can't set tags directly in the extension is a disadvantage. If you haven't used Notion before, you will need to find your way around the app first, as you will be overwhelmed with many functions, especially at the beginning.

Security & Privacy
10

TimeOWare is characterized by security and privacy, as it does not transmit any user data to the outside world and all information is only stored offline on the user's device.
This privacy-focused approach is a key benefit for users who are concerned about data security. Users can also check the code used on GitHub themselves if they have any concerns.

8.2

Notion takes standard measures to protect user data. It also complies with the most important data protection regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.
Only the use of cookies and tracking technologies by Notion is somewhat questionable.

Conclusion

TimeOWare is a great choice for anyone who wants to manage their online time more effectively and realize how much time is spent on websites.

Its simple design and privacy-focused approach make it, in our opinion, a standout option in the time management space.

We felt in testing that a little more customization and even more features could further improve the extension. Overall, however, we think TimeOWare is already a valuable tool for anyone looking to improve their digital well-being.

In summary, the Notion Web Clipper is a useful tool for saving and organizing web content directly in your Notion workspace.

However, there are some limitations, such as not being able to mark things up or set tags directly from the extension. This is done afterwards in Notion. There are also occasional problems with saving certain types of content such as mathematical formulas.

Despite these drawbacks, it can be a valuable addition to your productivity toolkit, especially if you're already a Notion user.

Our Recommendation

In our comparison between TimeOWare and Notion Web Clipper, TimeOWare came out on top, scoring 8.5.

Notion Web Clipper is the most widely used, with over 1 million users and 797+ reviews, but TimeOWare outperformed it in our review. User reviews for Notion Web Clipper reflect our findings, while we rate TimeOWare lower than users do.

Notably, TimeOWare has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 5.00, which is even higher than our rating of 8.5.

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? TimeOWare stands out with a rating of 7. On the other hand, Notion Web Clipper lags behind in this area with a rating of 6.
  • Need top performance? TimeOWare stands out with a rating of 9. On the other hand, Notion Web Clipper lags behind in this area with a rating of 6.5.
  • Design lovers, take note: TimeOWare stands out with a rating of 7.5. On the other hand, Notion Web Clipper lags behind in this area with a rating of 7.
  • Want to get the most for your money? TimeOWare stands out with a rating of 9. On the other hand, Notion Web Clipper lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.
  • If you hate complicated tools, TimeOWare stands out with a rating of 8.5. On the other hand, Notion Web Clipper lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.
  • With privacy and security becoming ever more important, TimeOWare stands out with a rating of 10. On the other hand, Notion Web Clipper lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.2.

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