Pick Tabula if
Your work spans several sites and you want them side by side on one canvas instead of in tabs.
The catch. It runs on macOS only, it is closed source, and it is newer than everything else here.
Tabula vs Chrome
Tabula is best for seeing many sites at once. Chrome is best for Google apps and extensions.
Pick Chrome if
You live in Gmail and Docs, rely on a Chrome-only extension, or want one browser on every device.
The catch. It is heavier on memory and battery than Safari, and it blocks only intrusive ads.
Tabula vs Chrome, feature by feature
| Tabula | Chrome | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Chromium | Chromium |
| Vertical tabs | On by default | Yes, since 2026 |
| Sites on screen at once | As many as you arrange, on a canvas | Two, in Split View |
| Separate workspaces | Zones — two free, unlimited on the paid plan | Profiles and tab groups |
| Ad and tracker blocking | Built in, ads and trackers | Only intrusive ads; an extension does the rest |
| Extensions | Chrome Web Store | Chrome Web Store |
| Platforms | macOS | macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android |
| Open source | No | No (Chromium is) |
| Price | Free; $9.99/month for unlimited zones | Free |
| Development | Active | Active |
Questions
Is Tabula better than Chrome?
Neither wins everywhere. Tabula is best for seeing many sites at once; Chrome is best for Google apps and extensions. Pick Tabula if your work spans several sites and you want them side by side on one canvas instead of in tabs. Pick Chrome if you live in Gmail and Docs, rely on a Chrome-only extension, or want one browser on every device.
Do Tabula and Chrome block ads?
Tabula: Built in, ads and trackers. Chrome: Only intrusive ads; an extension does the rest.
Which extensions do Tabula and Chrome run?
Both install extensions from the Chrome Web Store.
Where do Tabula and Chrome run?
Tabula: macOS. Chrome: macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android.
Are Tabula and Chrome free?
Tabula: Free; $9.99/month for unlimited zones. Chrome: Free.