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Tab Lifeboat vs Apparent for Gmail

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Tab Lifeboat compared with Apparent for Gmail
DetailTab Lifeboat logo Tab LifeboatApparent for Gmail logo Apparent for Gmail
What it doesAutomatic tab backups stored outside your browser A Chrome extension that makes Gmail easier to read and manage
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inSK Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: €0 forever. Pro lifetime: €14.99 one-time payment, including VAT. Not given
Key features
  • Automatic snapshots within a minute of every change
  • Backup file stored outside browser profile in Downloads folder
  • Calendar search across snapshot history
  • Restore sessions, windows, groups and individual tabs
  • Delete specific pages, days or entire history
  • Incognito windows never saved
  • Import backup files from other installations or computers
  • Reverse conversation order to show newest messages first
  • Show every message in threads instead of collapsed defaults
  • Hide AI and Gemini overview summaries
  • Minimize toolbars and hide visual clutter
  • Minimize search and top bar
  • Hide selected buttons like Gemini and Google One Upgrade
What makes it different
  • One-time lifetime price with all future Pro features included free
  • Works across Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera and Vivaldi from single installation
  • Automatic cloud backup to your own storage with encryption only you control
  • Runs locally in your browser with no remote servers or data collection
  • Requires no account or setup to use
  • Privacy-focused with Gmail content never sent to Apparent servers
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)03
Citation Flow (Majestic)020
Referring domains (Majestic)013

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