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Tab Lifeboat vs OnlyRead

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Tab Lifeboat compared with OnlyRead
DetailTab Lifeboat logo Tab LifeboatOnlyRead logo OnlyRead
What it doesAutomatic tab backups stored outside your browser Read-only mode for AI browser agents
StageNot given MVP
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inSK Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: €0 forever. Pro lifetime: €14.99 one-time payment, including VAT. 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)00
Referring domains (Majestic)00

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