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OpenTabs vs Nowly

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OpenTabs compared with Nowly
DetailOpenTabs logo OpenTabsNowly logo Nowly
What it doesYour open tabs, grouped, on every new tab Discord Rich Presence for any website
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given FR
Pricing modelOpen source Free
PricingFree, under the AGPL-3.0-or-later licence. No paid plans, trials or cards. Not given
Key features
  • Shows open tabs from every window grouped by site
  • Close all tabs from a site in one click
  • Close duplicate tabs in one press
  • Merge windows into one
  • Customizable briefing with news topics, markets, weather, calendar and to-do list
  • Optional end-to-end encrypted sync between browsers
  • No account required
  • Instantly loads with no network requests on tab open
  • Automatic stale new tab page closing
  • Works completely offline after initial configuration
  • Browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, and Chromium-based browsers
  • Desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Library of installable presence scripts
  • Automatic updates of title, artwork, and playback state
  • Local processing with no servers involved
  • Optional analytics disabled by default
  • Signed official presences verified before distribution
  • Support for 50 presences in the library
  • Custom activity creation for unlisted platforms
What makes it different
  • Only tab manager that shows actual open tabs on the new tab page itself
  • Completely private by design with no account, no tracking and no server storage
  • Zero network delay when opening new tabs
  • Optional sync is end-to-end encrypted so the server never sees your data
  • Local bridge design using dedicated desktop app for direct Discord connection
  • Installable presence library grows independently without requiring extension updates
  • Open source code allows community contributions and custom presence creation
  • No ads or subscriptions; optional donations support development
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check3 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)1320
Referring domains (Majestic)315

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