How it compares

Next to Chrome's built-in features and other tab managers.

vs. Chrome built-in

What it does better than Chrome's built-in tools.

It saves to the same Chrome bookmarks you already use — the built-in tools keep working, LB TAB Layers just fills the gaps.

Tab groups
Chrome built-inName and color tabs; a closed group stays saved and reopens from the bookmarks bar. But no groups inside groups
LB TAB LayersSubgroups, Archive for finished projects, presets that build a structure in one click, and notes and stars on each tab
Bookmarks
Chrome built-inYou can "Open all" in a folder, but not close them all or see which are open
LB TAB LayersOpen everything with ▶, close everything with ■, and see open and saved tabs in one list
Bookmark cleanup
Chrome built-inNo way to find duplicates or dead links
LB TAB LayersFinds duplicates across all bookmarks and checks dead links, then cleans them up in bulk
Search
Chrome built-inOnly the exact text you type. Tabs and bookmarks are searched separately
LB TAB LayersSearches saved tabs, open tabs and today's history (PRO) together, with fuzzy matching
Saving and tidying
Chrome built-inSave one page at a time with the star; unsaved tabs pile up
LB TAB LayersRight-click to save into a group. Close all unsaved tabs, or auto-group them by site
Screenshots
Chrome built-inNo way to capture many pages at once
LB TAB LayersCapture a whole group and export as ZIP or PowerPoint (with a cover and contents slide)

Because it saves where Chrome does, your data stays in Chrome even if you stop using LB TAB Layers.

Compare

Why LB TAB Layers?

Compare where your data lives and what you need to get started — the difference is clear.

Feature LB TAB Layers OneTabWorkonaSession BuddyTobyChrome Built-in
Where saved tabs live Your Chrome bookmarks Inside the extension Cloud (account) Inside the extension Cloud (account) Bookmarks
If you uninstall the extension Kept as bookmarks Data inside the extension is removed (unless exported first) Kept in your account Data inside the extension is removed (unless exported first) Kept in your account —
Account required No No Yes No Yes No
Open and saved tabs in one view Together in the side panel — — — — Separate (tab search and bookmarks)
Price Free / PRO one-time $9.99 Free Paid plans are subscriptions Free Free plan; paid plans are subscriptions Free

* Based on each service's official website as of September 2026. Features and prices may change. "—" means not applicable. See each service's page above for a detailed comparison.