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SurfPal vs StackTools

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SurfPal compared with StackTools
DetailSurfPal logo SurfPalStackTools logo StackTools
What it doesWebsite blocker and time tracker for Chrome and Edge browsers Private browser tools for everyday work
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Pricing modelFreemium Free
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Key features
  • Focus plans with block by schedule and time limit options
  • Cloud backup to Google Drive
  • Intent check confirmation before accessing blocked sites
  • Per-visit time limits and daily duration restrictions
  • Data export in CSV format
  • Domain hierarchy tracking with subdomain organization
  • Excluded sites list to allow access to specific subdomains
  • Strictness level control for plan enforcement
  • PDF merge, split and compress
  • Convert Word, Excel, images to PDF
  • OCR, redact and protect PDFs
  • Compress images (JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF)
  • Convert HEIC images
  • Background removal
  • On-device image upscale
  • Works offline after first load
  • No signup required
What makes it different
  • Automatic tracking of browsing time at domain granularity level
  • Flexible blocking rules combining schedule-based and duration-based restrictions
  • Intent check mechanism to interrupt automatic browsing habits
  • Cross-device data synchronization via Google Drive
  • Low-power architecture with high performance
  • Files process in your browser with no uploads to servers
  • No account, no credit card, no friction
  • Works offline after first visit
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)3 no change since last check8 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)84
Citation Flow (Majestic)2114
Referring domains (Majestic)184

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