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Tab Collector vs Toby
Updated September 2026
Tab Collector is a lightweight Safari extension for saving and restoring tab collections. Toby is organized around a visual dashboard and workspaces.
Tab Collector · Safari on Mac
At a glance
| Tab Collector | Toby | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary positioning | Safari tab/session manager | Visual tab collections and workspace organization |
| Approach | Lightweight and built for Safari | Visual tab collections and workspace organization |
Why people choose Tab Collector
- Built for SafariA native Safari extension, not a port of a Chrome tool.
- Private by defaultYour tabs stay on your device, with optional iCloud sync across your Macs.
- No limitsSave as many tabs and collections as you like, and search them all.
- Restore in one clickReopen a single tab or a whole collection whenever you need it.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Tab Collector if you want a lightweight Safari extension rather than a new dashboard.
- Choose Toby if you want a visual dashboard for organizing your workspaces.
Before you decide
Start with the workflow you actually need. The practical differences to check are platform support, how much setup it takes, where your data is processed or stored, which parts of the workflow are automated, and whether the pricing model matches how often you will use the app. If you use Safari and want your tabs saved, organized and private, Tab Collector is built for exactly that.
Competitor features, platforms and prices change often. Check Toby's current plans before deciding.