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OpenTabs vs OnlyRead

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OpenTabs compared with OnlyRead
DetailOpenTabs logo OpenTabsOnlyRead logo OnlyRead
What it doesYour open tabs, grouped, on every new tab Read-only mode for AI browser agents
StageNot given MVP
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelOpen source Freemium
PricingFree, under the AGPL-3.0-or-later licence. No paid plans, trials or cards. Free: $0/month, open source with bring-your-own-model key. Pro: Free during early access with 1,000 judged requests; $5/month when paid tier launches.
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
  • Blocks write, post, delete and purchase operations
  • Works with any Chromium browser and AI agent
  • App-specific rules and request classification
  • Open source codebase
  • Central control across multiple browsers (Pro)
  • One-link agent browser setup (Pro)
  • No API key required (Pro)
  • Per-account usage limits with fail-closed behavior
  • Tested on 1,000+ real tasks
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
  • Reduces accidental changes by AI agents without eliminating access to read data
  • Open source with full code transparency
  • Fail-closed design for unclassified requests
  • Tested against real AI agent tasks on major websites
  • Fully managed Pro option with no setup required
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 checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)130
Referring domains (Majestic)30

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