ReadyTab vs Momentum: which new tab extension is better in 2026?
Both replace your new tab with a dashboard, but they solve different problems. Momentum is a calm daily focus page. ReadyTab is a workflow command center that launches desktop apps, switches workspaces, and shares boards. Here is the honest, feature-by-feature breakdown.
Last updated: July 2026The quick verdict
If you want a beautiful, minimal page that helps you slow down and focus, pick Momentum. If you want your new tab to be the place you launch everything - apps, files, links, whole routines - pick ReadyTab.
| ReadyTab | Momentum | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Power users, teams, workflow automation | Focus, mindfulness, daily inspiration |
| Desktop app launcher | Yes | No |
| Multiple workspaces | Yes | No |
| Shareable boards | Yes | No |
| Focus timer & AI | — | Yes Plus |
| Starting price | Free Pro from CHF 24.99/yr | Free Plus ~$3.33/mo annually |
What is Momentum?
Momentum is the most popular new tab extension, with millions of users. It greets you with a full-screen nature photo, an inspirational quote, a friendly greeting, and a single question: “What is your focus for today?” The free tier adds a to-do list, weather, and quick links. Momentum Plus layers on a Pomodoro timer, Focus Mode, Ask AI, AI notes, ambient sounds, a site blocker, and task-manager integrations. Its whole identity is calm, intentional, single-screen productivity.
What is ReadyTab?
ReadyTab turns your new tab into a command center. Beyond links and groups, it adds multiple workspaces for separate contexts, a desktop launcher that opens native apps, files, and folders through a free companion app, spotlight search across every space, one-click routines that fire off a whole toolchain at once, and public and managed boards you can share with anyone or push to a team. It is built for people who live in the browser and the desktop at the same time.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Green means the tool has the feature. A dash means it is not a focus of that product. “Plus” and “Pro” mark paid tiers.
| Feature | ReadyTab | Momentum |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop app launcher (Win/macOS/Linux) | Yes | No |
| Multiple workspaces | Yes | No |
| One-click routines | Yes | No |
| Public / shareable boards | Yes | No |
| Managed team boards | Yes | No |
| Rich content boards (callouts, code, cards) | Yes | No |
| Spotlight link search | Yes across all spaces | No web search box only |
| Protected workspaces (AES-256) | Yes | No |
| Cross-device sync | Yes Pro | Yes Plus |
| Themes & custom backgrounds | Yes 13 themes + editor, free | Yes Plus |
| To-do list | Yes | Yes |
| Daily photo + inspirational quote | — | Yes |
| Daily focus question / intention | — | Yes |
| Pomodoro / focus timer | — | Yes Plus |
| Ask AI + AI notes | — | Yes Plus |
| Ambient sounds / music | — | Yes Plus |
| Site blocker | — | Yes Plus |
| Task-manager integrations | — | Yes Plus - Todoist, Asana, Trello… |
| Weather widget | — | Yes |
| Local-first, no tracking | Yes | No account + analytics |
| Interface languages | 10 languages | English |
Feature details verified against momentumdash.com in July 2026. Products change - check each site for the latest.
Pricing compared
ReadyTab is priced in Swiss francs (CHF); Momentum in US dollars. Roughly, the two paid tiers are in the same ballpark per year - but they unlock very different things.
| Plan | ReadyTab | Momentum |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes Unlimited local spaces, launcher, spotlight, all themes | Yes photo, focus, to-do, weather |
| Monthly | — no monthly plan | ~$4.95 / mo |
| Annual | CHF 24.99 / yr | ~$3.33 / mo billed annually (~$39.95/yr) |
| Lifetime | CHF 52.99 one-time | — |
| Paid tier unlocks | Cloud sync, protected workspaces, managed boards, custom CSS | Focus Mode, Pomodoro, Ask AI, sounds, site blocker, integrations |
Prices as of July 2026. ReadyTab occasionally runs launch discounts - see the pricing section for current offers.
Who should choose which?
Choose ReadyTab if…
- You launch desktop apps, files, or folders from your browser
- You want separate workspaces for different contexts
- You want one-click routines that open a whole toolchain
- You need to share dashboards with a team
- You value local-first, no-tracking privacy
Choose Momentum if…
- Daily inspiration and a calm page matter most
- You want a built-in Pomodoro timer and Focus Mode
- You value Ask AI and AI-powered notes
- Ambient sounds help you concentrate
- You prefer one minimal screen over a dense dashboard
Can you use both?
Not on the same new tab - only one extension can override it at a time. In practice, people who need both pick ReadyTab as their new tab for the launcher, workspaces, and routines, and keep a separate focus timer for the mindfulness layer. If you want a single extension that does the most, ReadyTab covers more ground; you would only be adding a Pomodoro timer to match Momentum.
Frequently asked questions
Is ReadyTab better than Momentum?
It depends on what you want. ReadyTab is better for a workflow command center - desktop launcher, multiple workspaces, routines, and shareable boards. Momentum is better for a calm, minimal daily focus page with beautiful photography and a built-in Pomodoro timer.
What is the best free Momentum alternative?
ReadyTab's free tier includes things Momentum keeps paid or does not offer at all: a desktop app launcher, spotlight search, all 13 themes with a full editor, and unlimited groups and links.
Can Momentum launch desktop apps?
No. Momentum is browser-only and cannot open native apps, files, or folders. ReadyTab is the only new tab extension with a desktop launcher, via a free companion app for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
How much does Momentum Plus cost?
As of July 2026, Momentum Plus is about $4.95 per month, or roughly $3.33 per month billed annually (about $39.95 per year). Check momentumdash.com for current pricing.
Can I use ReadyTab and Momentum together?
Not on the same new tab. Many people run ReadyTab as their new tab and keep a separate Pomodoro tool for Momentum-style focus features.
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