ReadyTab vs Tabliss: which new tab extension is better in 2026?
Tabliss is the pretty, free, open-source new tab. ReadyTab is the workflow command center. If you have outgrown a wallpaper-and-widgets page, here is the honest, feature-by-feature breakdown.
Last updated: July 2026The quick verdict
If you want a gorgeous, genuinely free, no-account page, pick Tabliss. If you want your new tab to launch apps, switch workspaces, run routines, and sync, pick ReadyTab.
| ReadyTab | Tabliss | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Power users, teams, workflow | Aesthetics, simplicity, privacy |
| Desktop app launcher | Yes | No |
| Multiple workspaces | Yes | No |
| Shareable boards | Yes | No |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Starting price | FreePro from CHF 24.99/yr | Freeforever, open source |
What is Tabliss?
Tabliss is a free, open-source new tab page for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. Its focus is beauty and simplicity: Unsplash and GIPHY backgrounds, a clock, a greeting, daily quotes, a basic to-do, quick links, and a search box - with no account, no permissions, and no paid tier, ever. It is community-translated into 40+ languages and stays deliberately lightweight.
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.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Green means the tool has the feature. A dash means it is not a focus of that product. Paid-tier features are noted.
| Feature | ReadyTab | Tabliss |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bookmark groups & organization | Yes | Noquick links only |
| Spotlight link search | Yesacross all spaces | Nobasic search box |
| Cross-device sync | YesPro | Nono accounts |
| Protected workspaces (AES-256) | Yes | No |
| Themes & custom backgrounds | Yes13 themes + editor | YesUnsplash / GIPHY |
| To-do list | Yes | Yes |
| Weather widget | — | Yes |
| Daily quotes | — | Yes |
| Fully free, no paid tier | No | Yes |
| No account / no permissions | Yeslocal-first | Yes |
| Interface languages | 10 languages | 40+ languages |
Feature details verified against tabliss.io in July 2026. Products change - check each site for the latest.
Pricing compared
This one is simple: Tabliss is free forever with no paid tier. ReadyTab has a free plan too, with Pro for the power features.
| Plan | ReadyTab | Tabliss |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | YesUnlimited local spaces, launcher, spotlight, all themes | Yeseverything - no paywall |
| Paid plan | Pro - CHF 24.99/yr or CHF 52.99 lifetime | —none |
| Paid unlocks | Cloud sync, protected workspaces, managed boards, custom CSS | —n/a - all free |
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 and rich content boards
- You need encrypted cloud sync across devices
- You want to share boards publicly or with a team
Choose Tabliss if…
- You want a new tab that is 100% free, forever
- Open source and auditable code matter to you
- You only need a beautiful page with a few widgets
- You want zero accounts and zero permissions
- Aesthetics matter more than workflow features
Can you use both?
Only one extension can override your new tab at a time. If you love Tabliss for the look but keep wishing it did more, ReadyTab ships 13 themes, a full theme editor, and per-workspace backgrounds - so you can keep the aesthetics while adding the launcher, workspaces, and routines.
Frequently asked questions
Is ReadyTab a good Tabliss alternative?
Yes, if you have outgrown Tabliss’s simplicity and want a desktop launcher, multiple workspaces, one-click routines, cloud sync, and shareable boards. Tabliss stays the better pick if you only want a beautiful, free page.
Is Tabliss really free?
Yes. Tabliss is 100% free and open source, with no paid tier, no ads, and no account required.
Does Tabliss sync across devices?
No. Tabliss has no accounts and no cloud sync, so your setup stays on one browser. ReadyTab offers encrypted cross-device cloud sync on Pro.
Can Tabliss launch desktop apps?
No. Tabliss is browser-only. ReadyTab is the only new tab extension with a desktop launcher, using a free companion app for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Is ReadyTab open source?
No, ReadyTab is not open source, but it is local-first with no tracking and encrypts protected workspaces and cloud sync in your browser.
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