Uncluttr vs Toby: Which Tab Manager Is Better in 2026?
Uncluttr and Toby both organize your browser around grouped tabs, but they live in different places and serve different needs. Uncluttr replaces your tab bar with a vertical sidebar and manages tabs actively with AI. Toby replaces your new tab page with a visual dashboard of curated collections. Here's how they compare across features, limits, and value.
What Is Uncluttr?
Sidebar-first tab manager with AI grouping
Uncluttr is a sidebar-first tab manager that uses AI to automatically group your tabs, suspend inactive ones to save memory, and persist your workspaces across sessions. It works with Chrome, Edge, Brave, and all Chromium browsers.
Pros
- AI-powered automatic tab grouping
- Automatic tab suspension saves memory
- Workspace persistence across sessions
- Sidebar interface keeps tabs accessible
- Free to use with generous limits
- Works across all Chromium browsers
Cons
- No Firefox support
- Requires Chromium-based browser
What Is Toby?
Visual new-tab workspace for organizing tabs into collections and spaces
Toby replaces your new tab page with a visual workspace where you save and organize tabs into collections, grouped under spaces for different projects. It supports drag-and-drop, session save/restore, search, notes, custom 'to/' shortcuts in the address bar, and team sharing. Cloud-synced across devices with companion iOS/Android apps. Awarded #1 Chrome Extension 2016 by Product Hunt. Works on Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. 500K+ users.
Pros
- Beautiful visual new-tab dashboard with drag-and-drop collections
- Spaces + collections provide intuitive project-level organization
- Cloud sync across devices plus companion mobile apps (iOS/Android)
- Team collaboration — share collections and work together on resources
- Works on Chrome, Firefox, and Edge with a strong track record (500K+ users)
Cons
- Free tier capped at 60 saved tabs — was previously unlimited, which frustrated long-time users
- Takes over your new tab page by default (Toby Mini exists as a lighter alternative)
- Paid plans are per-member ($4.50–$8/mo), which can add up for solo users with multiple workspaces
- Firefox extension is notably weaker than the Chrome version
- Some users report slow customer support and occasional data-loss incidents
Key Differences
Where It Lives
Toby replaces your new tab page with a visual dashboard of saved collections. Uncluttr replaces your tab bar with a vertical sidebar that's always visible. Toby is something you go to when you open a new tab. Uncluttr is always present alongside your browsing.
Active Tab Management vs Collection Saving
Uncluttr actively manages your open tabs — suspending inactive ones, detecting duplicates, and auto-grouping with AI. Toby is primarily a collection organizer — you save tabs into collections manually and restore them when needed. Uncluttr manages what's happening now. Toby manages what you've saved for later.
AI Automation vs Manual Curation
Uncluttr uses AI to group tabs automatically with one click. Toby requires manual drag-and-drop into collections and spaces. Toby gives you full control over your organizational structure, but it requires ongoing effort to maintain.
Free Tier Limits
Toby's free plan caps you at 60 saved tabs total across all collections — a significant limit for heavy tab users. Uncluttr's free tier has no tab or group limits. Only AI grouping is gated behind the paid plan.
Cross-Device & Mobile
Toby offers cloud sync and companion iOS/Android apps, letting you access your collections from any device. Uncluttr currently has no cloud sync or mobile apps. If cross-device access matters to you, Toby has a clear advantage here.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Uncluttr | Toby |
|---|---|---|
| AI Tab Grouping | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic Tab Suspension | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sidebar Interface | ✓ | ✗ |
| Visual Dashboard | ✗ | ✓ |
| Session Save & Restore | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tab Search | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tab Deduplication | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cloud Sync | Coming soon | ✓ |
| Mobile Apps | ✗ | iOS & Android |
| Team Collaboration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom URL Shortcuts | ✗ | to/ shortcuts |
| Drag & Drop Organization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Firefox Support | ✗ | ✓ |
| Free Tab Limit | Unlimited | 60 tabs |
| Notes | ✗ | ✓ |
Verdict
Toby is the better choice if you want a polished visual dashboard for saving curated collections, need cross-device sync with mobile apps, or work in a team that shares resources. Uncluttr is the better choice if you want active tab management while you browse — AI grouping, duplicate detection, and tab suspension — with no limits on the free tier. Toby's 60-tab cap on the free plan is a significant constraint for heavy tab users that Uncluttr doesn't have.