Objective & dated comparison
Why choose TabBoy over Toby
Toby provides a stylish card layout on new tab pages, but caps its free plan at 60 saved tabs and requires cloud sync. TabBoy gives you unlimited collections, local semantic clustering, and complete privacy without paywalls or account creation.
Zero Tab Caps & Forever Free
Save thousands of tabs without hitting Toby's strict 60-tab paywall or paying $4.50 to $6 per month for productivity tiers.
100% Local-First & Zero Tracking
TabBoy collects 0 data. Toby declares collection of personal data, browsing history, user activity, and website content in the Chrome Web Store.
Free Local Semantic Clustering
Get automated tab grouping running directly on your machine instead of paying for cloud-hosted 'Toby AI'.
Preserves Native Browser UX
TabBoy works alongside your existing browser workflow without forcefully replacing your new tab page.
TabBoy vs Toby: Feature & Architecture Matrix
Direct feature comparison between TabBoy and Toby's Starter and Productivity plans.
| Criterion / Architecture | TabBoy | Toby |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | 100% Free & Open Source (MIT) | Freemium ($4.50–$6/mo Productivity) |
| Free Plan Tab Limit | Unlimited tabs & collections | Strict cap of 60 saved tabs |
| Account Requirement | Never required | Mandatory for volume storage & cloud |
| CWS Data Collection | 0 data collected | Web history, personal info, & site content |
| Automated Tab Clustering | Local semantic clustering (Free on-device) | Toby AI (Paid subscription tier only) |
| Rule-Based Organization | Deterministic JSON rules & keyword filters | Manual card organization only |
| New Tab Page Replacement | Optional dashboard (Does not hijack new tab) | Replaces default new tab page with visual cards |
| Markdown / PKM Export | 1-Click Obsidian & Notion formatted Markdown | Proprietary JSON format |
| Direct Toby Import | Built-in drag & drop importer for Toby JSON | Toby JSON export |
| Team Shared Spaces | No (Local personal focus) | Yes (Shared organizational lists for teams) |
When to choose Toby rather than TabBoy
Toby provides unique visual advantages for specific team workflows.
Visual Card Interface on New Tab
If you prefer having a dashboard of rich visual cards and thumbnails every time you open a new browser tab.
Creative Team Link Curation
If your team needs a shared, visually curated board of project bookmarks and resources with drag-and-drop organization.
How to migrate from Toby to TabBoy
Unlock your 60-tab limit by moving your collections to TabBoy in seconds.
Export collections from Toby
In Toby, go to Account Settings -> Export Data -> Download your lists and spaces as a JSON file.
Drag & drop into TabBoy
Open TabBoy Collections and drop the Toby .json file directly onto the dashboard panel.
Unlimited local collections
TabBoy automatically recreates your Toby lists as local collections with zero tab caps and instant search.
Official & verified sources
- Toby Official Pricing & Plans(August 2026): Verified 60-tab limit on Starter tier and $4.50/mo Productivity tier.
- Toby Chrome Web Store Listing(August 2026): Declared data handling practices (web history, personal data, site content).
- Toby Official Website(August 2026): Product capabilities, card interface overview, and team features.
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