Tabhive

tabhive

Tabhive vs tabExtend

A tabExtend alternative built for finding tabs fast.

tabExtend turns your new tab into a board of saved sites, notes and to-dos. Tabhive is built around getting back to a saved tab in seconds, with AI search, a command menu and short links, and its free plan holds 50 saved tabs against tabExtend's 30.

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Feature comparison

As of October 8, 2026, from tabextend.com and its Chrome Web Store listing.

Tabhive
tabExtend
Save tabs into groups and workspaces
Cloud sync across devices
Notes on saved tabs
To-do lists
RemindersPaid plans on both
Text snippets
Public sharing via link
Shared team workspaces
AI searchNot listed by tabExtend
AI auto-save into the right groupNot listed by tabExtend
Command menu (Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+K)tabExtend lists a search modal, not a keyboard launcher
Short links from the address barNot listed by tabExtend
Connect AI apps like Claude (MCP)Not listed by tabExtend
Microsoft EdgeTabhive runs on Chrome, Brave and Arc
Mobile appsTabhive has an iOS app. tabExtend has iOS and Android
Lifetime dealNo lifetime plan on tabExtend's pricing page
Yes Partial No

Pricing

As of October 8, 2026, from tabhive.app/pricing and tabextend.com/pricing.

TabhiveTabhive
Free
50 saved tabs · 1 space · 1 workspace · 3 snippets · 3 short links · command menu · public sharing · 5 AI searches/day
$0
Pro
$60/yr · unlimited tabs, spaces, groups, workspaces, snippets, and short links · unlimited AI · reminders · shared workspaces · priority support
$6/mo
Team
$80/seat/yr · minimum 2 seats · everything in Pro · team management · priority support
$8/seat/mo
Lifetime
One-time · unlimited tabs, spaces, groups, workspaces, snippets, and short links · unlimited AI with BYOK · reminders · shared workspaces · 14-day refund
$69
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tabExtend
Free
All basic features up to 30 saves · no account needed
$0
Pro
Unlimited saves · multiple workspaces · daily backups · reminders · yearly billing saves 25%
$8/mo
Team
3 seats, then $7 per extra seat · all Pro features · team management · priority support
$21/mo
Lifetime
Not available
N/A

An honest take

tabExtend is a good product. Here is where each one fits better.

Pick tabExtend if

  • You want tabs, notes and to-dos on one new-tab board
  • You use Microsoft Edge or need an Android app
  • You want to try it as a guest before creating an account
  • You value an established track record: 4.6 stars from 354 ratings and 20,000 users on the Chrome Web Store

Pick Tabhive if

  • You save more than 30 tabs and want to stay on a free plan longer
  • You remember what a page was about, not what it was called, and want AI search to find it
  • You prefer the keyboard: a command menu and address-bar short links
  • You want Claude, Cursor or another AI app to read and save your tabs over MCP
  • You would rather pay once ($69) than subscribe

Only in Tabhive

Features tabExtend does not list on any plan.

AI Search

Describe the page you half-remember and Tabhive finds it among your saved tabs. tabExtend's search matches what you type.

Smart Auto-save

Tabhive reads your open tabs and files each one into the group it belongs in, so you don't sort by hand.

Command Menu

Press Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+K on any page to jump to a saved tab, space or snippet without opening a dashboard.

Short Links

Type 'th' plus an alias in the address bar to open any saved tab in two keystrokes.

Connect AI Apps (MCP)

Let Claude, Cursor and other AI apps search your saved tabs and save new ones for you.

Lifetime Deal

Pay $69 once with a 14-day refund window. tabExtend's paid plans are monthly or yearly only.

Questions

Is Tabhive a good tabExtend alternative?

Yes, if you want to find saved tabs fast. Tabhive adds AI search, a command menu, short links and MCP for AI apps, and its free plan holds 50 saved tabs against tabExtend's 30 saves. Stay with tabExtend if you rely on its to-do lists, Microsoft Edge or its Android app.

How much does tabExtend cost compared to Tabhive?

As of October 8, 2026, tabExtend Pro is $8 a month and Team is $21 a month for 3 seats plus $7 per extra seat. Tabhive Pro is $6 a month or $60 a year, Team is $8 per seat a month, and the Lifetime Deal is a one-time $69.

Which has the bigger free plan, Tabhive or tabExtend?

Tabhive. Its free plan holds 50 saved tabs plus 5 AI searches a day. tabExtend's free plan includes all basic features up to 30 saves.

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