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 Firefox
Tabula is best for seeing many sites at once. Firefox is best for an independent, open-source engine.
Pick Firefox if
You want an open-source browser that is not built on Chrome’s engine.
The catch. A few web apps are tested in Chrome first, and it runs Firefox add-ons rather than Chrome extensions.
Tabula vs Firefox, feature by feature
| Tabula | Firefox | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Chromium | Gecko |
| Vertical tabs | On by default | Yes, in settings |
| 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 | Trackers, not ads |
| Extensions | Chrome Web Store | Firefox add-ons |
| Platforms | macOS | macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Price | Free; $9.99/month for unlimited zones | Free |
| Development | Active | Active |
Questions
Is Tabula better than Firefox?
Neither wins everywhere. Tabula is best for seeing many sites at once; Firefox is best for an independent, open-source engine. Pick Tabula if your work spans several sites and you want them side by side on one canvas instead of in tabs. Pick Firefox if you want an open-source browser that is not built on Chrome’s engine.
Do Tabula and Firefox block ads?
Tabula: Built in, ads and trackers. Firefox: Trackers, not ads.
Which extensions do Tabula and Firefox run?
Tabula: Chrome Web Store. Firefox: Firefox add-ons.
Where do Tabula and Firefox run?
Tabula: macOS. Firefox: macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android.
Are Tabula and Firefox free?
Tabula: Free; $9.99/month for unlimited zones. Firefox: Free.