Sessionat vs Session Buddy
Session Buddy is a powerful session manager with great reviews. But it collects payment and auth info, and lacks AI features. Compare the privacy-first alternative.
Sessionat
AI Tab Manager
Session Buddy
1,000,000+ users
Feature Comparison
See how Sessionat stacks up against Session Buddy
Why Choose Sessionat
Key advantages over Session Buddy
True Privacy
Session Buddy handles PII, payment, and auth info. Sessionat collects nothing - your data never leaves your device.
AI-Powered Search
Don't just search by keywords - ask questions like "that documentation I was reading about APIs" and get instant results.
Research Assistant
AI Session Finder researches any topic and creates organized sessions with the best sources - saving hours.
Smart Auto-Save
While both tools auto-save, Sessionat uses AI to detect context switches and creates smarter session boundaries.
Pattern Insights
Discover how you browse with AI-powered pattern detection. Get insights about your productivity.
Zero Data Collection
Check the Chrome Web Store privacy practices - we handle no personal information. Session Buddy handles payment and auth info.
Sessionat Advantages
- Zero data collection - no PII, payment, or auth info
- AI-powered semantic search understands natural language
- AI Session Finder researches topics automatically
- Smart context detection for smarter auto-saves
- Pattern detection reveals browsing insights
- Google search history automatically captured
- Chat with AI about your browsing sessions
- Modern, clean interface with dark mode
Session Buddy Limitations
- Collects payment, authentication, and personal info
- Web history data is handled (per Chrome Web Store)
- No AI-powered search or organization
- Basic keyword search only
- No research or productivity tools
- Cannot ask natural language questions
- No smart context detection
- No Google search capturing
Switch from Session Buddy
Migrate your data in just a few steps
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Install Sessionat from the Chrome Web Store
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Export your Session Buddy data
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Use Sessionat's import to bring in your sessions
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Configure auto-save with smart detection enabled
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Enjoy AI-powered search and privacy protection
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Session Buddy collect payment info?
According to the Chrome Web Store privacy disclosure, Session Buddy handles payment info, authentication info, and web history. Their exact use case isn't clear. Sessionat handles none of this data.
Does Sessionat have all of Session Buddy's features?
Sessionat includes all core session management features plus AI capabilities. The main difference is Sessionat adds AI-powered search, research tools, and pattern detection.
Is the switch worth it for privacy alone?
If privacy matters to you, yes. Sessionat offers the same reliability with zero data collection. Plus you get powerful AI features that Session Buddy doesn't have.
Can I import my Session Buddy sessions?
Yes! Sessionat supports importing from Session Buddy. Export your data and import it to keep all your saved sessions.
How do the ratings compare?
Session Buddy has a 4.7 rating with more reviews due to its longer history. Sessionat is newer with a 4.3 rating, rapidly growing as users discover AI features and privacy benefits.