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Tabhive vs Workona

A Workona alternative with AI built in.

Workona caps you at 5 spaces on the free plan and has no AI features at all. Tabhive gives you AI search, a command menu, and public sharing, all on the free plan.

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Feature comparison

Tabhive
Workona
Tab workspaces
Cloud sync across devices
Notes
Team / shared workspaces
AI searchWorkona has no AI features at all
Smart auto-save to groups
Command menu (Cmd+Shift+K)
Snippets
Short links
Tab reminders
Public sharing via linkWorkona requires the recipient to have an account
Tab suspension (saves RAM)
Third-party integrationsSlack, Google Drive, Notion, GitHub, and more
Lifetime deal
Firefox supportSupported but issues with tab groups reported
Yes Partial No

Pricing

Sourced from official pricing pages, April 2025.

TabhiveTabhive
Free
100 tabs · 1 space · command menu · public sharing · 5 AI searches/day
$0
Pro
$80/yr · unlimited everything + unlimited AI
$8/mo
Teams
$70/seat/yr · min. 2 seats
$7/seat/mo
Lifetime
One-time · no subscription ever
$50
W
Workona
Free
5 spaces · 3 resource sections each · no AI
$0
Pro
Unlimited spaces · 90-day session backups
$7/mo
Team
Min. 3 users · shared spaces · priority support
$8/user/mo
Lifetime
Not available
N/A

An honest take

We're not here to trash Workona. Just here to help you decide.

What Workona gets right

  • Full session saving and cloud backup. Browser restores exactly where you left off
  • Deep integrations with Google Drive, Notion, GitHub, Slack, and more
  • Tab suspension saves RAM for heavy browser setups
  • Full Firefox and Edge support
  • Permission controls for shared spaces (view vs. edit)

Why people switch away

  • Free plan limited to 5 spaces. You hit the ceiling fast on any real project
  • No AI features whatsoever, not even basic suggestions
  • Data loss reports: notes disappearing, tabs moving between workspaces unexpectedly
  • Teams cost $8/user/month with a minimum of 3 users. Impractical for solo or 2-person setups
  • Sharing a space requires the recipient to log in to Workona
  • No lifetime deal. Subscription only, forever

Only in Tabhive

Features Workona doesn't have at any price.

AI Search

Describe what you're looking for and AI finds it instantly. Workona has zero AI features. Search is keyword-only.

Command Menu

Cmd+Shift+K from any tab. Jump to any space, snippet, or saved tab without touching your mouse. Workona has no keyboard launcher.

Smart Auto-save

Tabhive reads your open tabs and files them into the right group automatically. Workona requires you to manage every tab by hand.

Snippets

Right-click any text or code on any page to save it. Find it instantly from the command menu. Workona has no snippet feature.

Public Sharing

Share a group of tabs with anyone via a link. No account needed. Workona requires recipients to log in first.

Lifetime Deal

Pay $50 once, own it forever. Workona is subscription-only. You pay every month with no end in sight.

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