The Session Buddy Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Session Buddy in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Session Buddy
The Insider’s Guide
Chrome extension for saving tab sessions and bookmark collections
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among read-later and bookmark apps, read from Session Buddy’s own pages.
Made by Session Buddy · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Session Buddy’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Session Buddy’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.6
GPA, above 27 of the 66 other read-later and bookmark apps we grade
Session Buddy is a browser extension that saves open tabs as sessions, keeps a history of past tab states, and organizes bookmarks into collections. It stores everything on the device and needs no account. The site lists a donation page and no paid plans.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about Session Buddy, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Data stays on the device with no sync between computers, it is listed for Chrome only, and pricing is not stated beyond a donation page.
- 1
Best for saving and restoring Chrome tab sessions
Session Buddy saves tab sessions, with crash recovery and bookmark collections in Chrome.
- 2
It is free
Session Buddy has no paid plan at all.
- 3
Save and restore sessions
Store open tabs with one click and restore them to the original windows, one window or the current window, with pinned tabs and window positions kept.
- 4
Tab history and crash recovery
A timeline of past tab states lets you restore tabs after a crash or restart, with custom intervals and cleanup rules.
- 5
Bookmark collections
Group bookmarks by topic or project, color-code and pin collections, and detect duplicates.
- 6
A 2.6 GPA, above 27 of 66
That is against the other read-later and bookmark apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Keep it
Session Buddy is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Session Buddy at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- It is free
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Browser extension
- Made by
- Session Buddy
- Category
- Read Later & Bookmarks
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
The report card
Best for saving and restoring Chrome tab sessions
Session Buddy saves tab sessions, with crash recovery and bookmark collections in Chrome. Data stays on the device with no sync between computers, it is listed for Chrome only, and pricing is not stated beyond a donation page.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | Free use is inferred from a donation page, as the site states no pricing. |
| Free plan and trial | B | No plan, cap or account, though the site does not say so outright. |
| Features | C | It saves sessions and tab state fully, which is a smaller job. It stores links, not article text. |
| Ease of use | B | A Chrome extension you install and click, with no store rating read. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Chrome only, with no sync between computers, phones or other browsers. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Session Buddy is for
- Fits if you keep hundreds of tabs open and want crash recovery
- Works for people who want tab data on their own device with no login
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you want sync, as data lives on the device and never on a server
- Skip it if you use another browser, as the site links only to the Chrome Web Store
- Too light for reading later, since it saves links and tab state, not article text
- Watch out: pricing is not stated beyond a donation page
Good to know
Good for
- People who keep hundreds of tabs open and want crash recovery
- Researchers who park a set of tabs per project
- Users who want tab data kept on their own device, with no login
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Session Buddy is free to use.
Free use is inferred from a donation page, as the site states no pricing.
Session Buddy
$0
Every feature is available without a login; the site asks for donations instead.
Read from sessionbuddy.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Browser extension
Chrome extension for saving tab sessions and bookmark collections. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: works offline, local-first, bookmarks.
It saves sessions and tab state fully, which is a smaller job.
- Save and restore sessions
- Store open tabs with one click and restore them to the original windows, one window or the current window, with pinned tabs and window positions kept.
- Tab history and crash recovery
- A timeline of past tab states lets you restore tabs after a crash or restart, with custom intervals and cleanup rules.
- Bookmark collections
- Group bookmarks by topic or project, color-code and pin collections, and detect duplicates.
- Unified search
- Search across open tabs, collections and tab history together, with query syntax and filters by item type.
- Import and export formats
- Copy or export tabs and bookmarks in more than 15 formats, including plain text, JSON, CSV, Markdown and HTML.
- Backups
- Automatic backups let you restore deleted items, and a manual one-click backup covers the whole library.
Where it runs
- Browser extension
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Session Buddy is made by Session Buddy.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
27/66
Other read-later and bookmark apps it is graded above
Session Buddy's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 27 of the 66 other read-later and bookmark apps we grade, and level with 9.
It stands best on value for money (B, above 35 of 66) and worst on features (C, above 0).
Session Buddy has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 67 read-later and bookmark apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Session Buddy’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 35 of 66
- BFree plan and trialAbove 26 of 66
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 66
- BEase of useAbove 32 of 66
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 2 of 66
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 60 read-later and bookmark apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Session Buddy is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Session Buddy is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
What you could make
- Bookmarks: an app builder makes this well.
What this rests on. Session Buddy’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
OneTab, Toby, Workona and Raindrop.io
The 4 tools Session Buddy is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
OneTab
Free
Browser extension that turns open tabs into a saved list.
- OneTab is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- OneTab also covers tasks.
- 2.4GPA
Toby
Free plan · from $4.50/mo
Browser extension that saves open tabs into shared Spaces.
- Only Toby lists a web app.
- Only Toby lists iOS and Android apps.
- Toby also covers web clipper and templates.
- 2.4GPA
Workona
Free plan · from $7/mo
Tab manager that groups tabs, docs and links into project spaces.
- Only Workona lists a web app.
- Workona also covers templates and tasks.
- 3.2GPA
Raindrop.io
Free plan · from $28/yr
Bookmark manager with collections, tags and highlights.
- Only Raindrop.io lists a web app.
- Only Raindrop.io lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Raindrop.io also covers read later and highlights.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Session Buddy free?
Yes. Session Buddy is free to use.
How much does Session Buddy cost?
Session Buddy lists one plan. Session Buddy: $0.
Does Session Buddy have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Session Buddy is listed for no platform we could confirm.
Does Session Buddy have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Session Buddy is listed for no platform we could confirm.
Is Session Buddy open source?
Session Buddy is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Session Buddy work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
Who makes Session Buddy?
Session Buddy is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Session Buddy?
The closest alternatives to Session Buddy in our directory are OneTab, Toby, Workona and Raindrop.io.
How does Session Buddy compare with other read-later and bookmark apps?
Session Buddy's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 27 of the 66 other read-later and bookmark apps we grade, and level with 9.
Is Session Buddy good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Session Buddy B for value for money. Session Buddy has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Session Buddy?
Session Buddy is free, so making your own would save you nothing. This is a judgement from its listing.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Session Buddy’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Session Buddy's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Session Buddy. Prices change, so check sessionbuddy.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Session Buddy, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/session-buddy
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Session Buddy’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Session Buddy is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Session Buddy. Prices and plans change: check sessionbuddy.com before you buy.