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SpeedGrid vs Backs

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SpeedGrid compared with Backs
DetailSpeedGrid logo SpeedGridBacks logo Backs
What it doesA fast, beautifully customizable visual new-tab workspace for modern browsers A beautiful Chrome new tab extension with customisable widgets for notes, tasks, bookmarks and focus tools
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: $0 always, includes up to 3 grids and 1 folder with 500 bookmarks. Plus: founding members $10 per year (stays $10 while continuously subscribed), regular Plus $20 per year after founding offer closes. Enterprise: custom pricing. Free plan with no account needed; Premium subscription available with pricing details shown inside Backs before upgrading
Key features
  • Organized grids and folders for bookmarks
  • Quick search across web and bookmarks
  • Dual-destination bookmarks
  • Save pages for later
  • Live header weather with details
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Responsive design for all screen sizes
  • Customizable colors, fonts, and backgrounds
  • Backup and restore tools
  • Calendar feed integration
  • Customisable widget layouts
  • Notes and tasks widgets
  • Bookmarks widget
  • Pomodoro timer
  • Weather widget
  • Tab Time tracking
  • Multiple Spaces for work and personal
  • Customizable backgrounds with adaptive colours
  • Share layouts with others
  • Local data storage without account
What makes it different
  • Free plan with essential features, no invasive browsing permissions
  • Responsive across phones, tablets, and desktops without separate app download
  • All bookmarks and preferences sync seamlessly across devices
  • Founding Plus members renew at permanent $10 per year rate
  • No account required for free use
  • Separate Spaces for different contexts
  • Widgets adapt colours to your background
  • Works offline for local content
  • Share layouts while protecting personal data
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)5 no change since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)191
Citation Flow (Majestic)2118
Referring domains (Majestic)237

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