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Session Buddy alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Session Buddy alternative for most people is Raindrop.io (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of read-later and bookmark apps. It's also the best free one.
Session Buddy compared with 4 alternatives: OneTab, Toby, Workona and Raindrop.io.
Session Buddy is free to use. All 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session BuddyThis tool | Free | Free | Browser extension |
| OneTab | Free | Free | Browser extension |
| Toby | Free plan · from $4.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Workona | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Raindrop.io | Free plan · from $28/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Session Buddy has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Toby, Workona and Raindrop.io score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Session Buddy
OneTab
Browser extension that turns open tabs into a saved list
- OneTab is free.
- OneTab is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- OneTab also covers tasks.
Suits: People who keep dozens of tabs open and want their memory back
Toby
Browser extension that saves open tabs into shared Spaces
- Toby starts at $4.50 per member / month, billed yearly.
- Toby also lists a web app and iOS and Android apps.
- Toby also covers web clipper and templates.
Suits: People who keep dozens of tabs open and want to close them safely
Workona
Tab manager that groups tabs, docs and links into project spaces
- Workona starts at $7 per month and up (billing period not shown).
- Workona also lists a web app.
- Workona also covers templates and tasks.
Suits: People who work on several projects and keep many tabs open
Raindrop.io
Bookmark manager with collections, tags and highlights
- Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month.
- Raindrop.io also lists a web app and macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Raindrop.io also covers read later and highlights.
Suits: Keeping a large bookmark library organized across browsers and devices
Limits worth knowing in Session Buddy
- Data lives on the device, never on a server, so there is no sync between computers.
- The site links only to the Chrome Web Store for installing, with no other browsers named.
- It saves links and tab state, not article text, so it is not a read-later reader.
- Pricing is not stated on the site beyond a donation page, so free use is inferred from that.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Session Buddy?
The alternatives to Session Buddy in this directory are OneTab, Toby, Workona and Raindrop.io. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Session Buddy.
Is there a free alternative to Session Buddy?
Yes. OneTab is free to use. Toby, Workona and Raindrop.io have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Session Buddy alternatives work on Windows?
The Session Buddy listing does not include a Windows app. Raindrop.io lists one.
Which Session Buddy alternatives work on macOS?
The Session Buddy listing does not include a macOS app. Raindrop.io lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.