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 Edge
Tabula is best for seeing many sites at once. Edge is best for Windows and Microsoft 365.
Pick Edge if
Your work runs on Microsoft 365 or you want sleeping tabs that save memory.
The catch. It nudges you toward Microsoft’s services and Copilot, and it blocks trackers but not ads.
Tabula vs Edge, feature by feature
| Tabula | Edge | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Chromium | Chromium |
| Vertical tabs | On by default | Yes, one click |
| Sites on screen at once | As many as you arrange, on a canvas | Two, in Split screen |
| Separate workspaces | Zones — two free, unlimited on the paid plan | Workspaces and profiles |
| Ad and tracker blocking | Built in, ads and trackers | Trackers, not ads |
| Extensions | Chrome Web Store | Edge Add-ons and Chrome Web Store |
| Platforms | macOS | macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android |
| Open source | No | No |
| Price | Free; $9.99/month for unlimited zones | Free |
| Development | Active | Active |
Questions
Is Tabula better than Edge?
Neither wins everywhere. Tabula is best for seeing many sites at once; Edge is best for Windows and Microsoft 365. Pick Tabula if your work spans several sites and you want them side by side on one canvas instead of in tabs. Pick Edge if your work runs on Microsoft 365 or you want sleeping tabs that save memory.
Do Tabula and Edge block ads?
Tabula: Built in, ads and trackers. Edge: Trackers, not ads.
Which extensions do Tabula and Edge run?
Tabula: Chrome Web Store. Edge: Edge Add-ons and Chrome Web Store.
Where do Tabula and Edge run?
Tabula: macOS. Edge: macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android.
Are Tabula and Edge free?
Tabula: Free; $9.99/month for unlimited zones. Edge: Free.