Compare Web Activity Tracker and Tab Notes: Which Extension is the Best?

	Web Activity Tracker	Tab Notes
	Web Activity Time Tracker is an open-source extension that tracks time on websites, providing insights and customizable alerts to help manage online activities. Time Management Productivity	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
Key Features	Activity Monitoring: Tracks time spent on different websites. Detailed Reports: Provides insights into daily, weekly, and monthly activity. Limit and Block Distracting Websites: Set daily time limits for specific websites Custom Alerts: Set alerts for excessive time on specific sites. Pomodoro Mode: Use the Pomodoro technique for focus work Export: Export your Data to CSV.	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
Our Rating	9.2	7.9
Total users	37,399	1,459
Total ratings	814	40
Average rating	4.7 ⭐	4.8 ⭐
Entry Level Price	Free	Free
Chrome	4.8 789 ratings 30.0K+Users	5.0 7 ratings 1.0K+Users
Edge	4.6 25 ratings 7.4K+Users	-
Firefox	-	4.6 33 ratings 459Users
Safari	-	-
Features	8.7 The tool offers the option of independently tracking your time on different websites. Compared to its competitors, it stands out because it has thought about which functions are important for effective tracking. This can be seen, for example, in the function that automatically stops tracking if there is no activity on the website within a certain period. This avoids the problem faced by competitors: if several tabs are open, they all continue to be tracked simultaneously. The reports are also very clearly presented, but there is still some room for improvement in the evaluation, for example by classifying the websites directly into categories such as social media or similar, so that they can be evaluated later.	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.
Performance	9.7 The tool works reliably, there were no crashes or errors during testing. It tracks and reports data efficiently without you noticing any performance issues during use. A few users wrote in reviews that there were inaccuracies in the tracked time, which we could not reproduce in the test.	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.
Design	9.0 The Design is clear and intuitive. Some design changes such as the dark mode can also be adjusted in the settings. In our opinion, the dashboard is the only area where there is still room for improvement in terms of presenting the evaluations.	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.
Value for Money	9.3 As a free tool, it offers good value for money for users looking for basic tracking features at no cost. In comparison with competitors, many functions are already offered, but other competitors still have useful functions, particularly in the evaluation of data, and there is still room for improvement here.	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.
Ease of Use	9.0 Setting up the Web Activity Time Tracker is simple and does not require a great deal of technical skill. The tool is designed to be very user-friendly, including the setup with short instructions. The only thing that is a little confusing is that not all evaluations can be displayed in the dashboard via the icon. Only the evaluation for the current day is displayed here.	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.
Security & Privacy	9.7 Web Activity Time Tracker performs almost perfectly here, as it does not collect or transmit any data. This data is only stored on the local computer. The entire code can be read open source on GitHub. However, it is also pointed out in the very short privacy policy that this can change; a somewhat more detailed policy would be desirable in this case, in which it is also specified which data is stored locally and where.	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.
Conclusion	Web Activity Time Tracker is a perfect choice for anyone who wants to know how much time is spent on which websites. The user-friendly design and comprehensive reports make it an easy tool to increase productivity. The customizability of various features also stood out. Overall, it offers good added value, especially when you consider that it's free.	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.
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Our Recommendation	In our comparison between Web Activity Tracker and Tab Notes, Web Activity Tracker came out on top, scoring 9.2. Web Activity Tracker is the most widely used, with over 37k users and 814+ reviews—and it also delivered the strongest performance in our tests. User reviews for Web Activity Tracker reflect our findings, while we rate Tab Notes 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 some noticeable differences between these extensions, so it's worth considering your priorities and the details below. Looking for the richest feature set? Web Activity Tracker stands out with a rating of 8.7. On the other hand, Tab Notes lags behind in this area with a rating of 7. Need top performance? Web Activity Tracker stands out with a rating of 9.7. On the other hand, Tab Notes lags behind in this area with a rating of 7.5. Design lovers, take note: Web Activity Tracker stands out with a rating of 9. On the other hand, Tab Notes lags behind in this area with a rating of 8. Want to get the most for your money? Web Activity Tracker stands out with a rating of 9.3. On the other hand, Tab Notes lags behind in this area with a rating of 8. If you hate complicated tools, Web Activity Tracker 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, Web Activity Tracker stands out with a rating of 9.7. On the other hand, Tab Notes lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.5. If you want a quick recommendation, Web Activity Tracker is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you.