Sessionat vs Side Space
Side Space offers AI features like Sessionat, but with extensive data collection. Compare two AI-powered tab managers and see which respects your privacy.
Sessionat
AI Tab Manager
Side Space
10,000+ users
Feature Comparison
See how Sessionat stacks up against Side Space
Why Choose Sessionat
Key advantages over Side Space
Privacy-First AI
Side Space collects PII, auth info, web history, and user activity. Sessionat processes AI locally with zero data collection.
AI Without Surveillance
Both have AI features, but Sessionat proves you don't need to spy on users to offer intelligent search.
Free AI Features
Side Space charges $7.90/month for unlimited AI. Sessionat gives you free AI credits and generous free tier.
AI Research Mode
Sessionat's AI Session Finder researches topics and builds organized sessions - a feature Side Space doesn't have.
Google Search History
Sessionat captures your Google searches so you can find "that result from yesterday" - Side Space doesn't offer this.
Local-First Architecture
Your data stays in your browser's IndexedDB. No cloud dependency, no data leaks, no breaches.
Sessionat Advantages
- Zero data collection - no PII, auth, or history tracking
- Free AI features with credits (vs $7.90/mo)
- AI Session Finder for automated research
- Google search history capturing
- Unlimited free sessions (vs 5 spaces)
- Local-first - no cloud dependency
- Pattern detection and insights
- No account required for core features
Side Space Limitations
- Collects personally identifiable information (PII)
- Collects authentication information
- Tracks web history
- Monitors user activity and website content
- Free tier limited to 5 spaces and 1,000 AI URLs
- Full AI access costs $7.90/month
- Cloud-dependent architecture
- Smaller user base (10K vs established tools)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Side Space collect so much data?
Side Space's AI features likely use cloud processing that requires sending your data to servers. Sessionat uses a different architecture that processes more locally.
Is Side Space's vertical tabs feature worth the trade-off?
If vertical tabs are essential to you and privacy isn't a concern, Side Space offers that feature. But Chrome also has native tab groups, and many users find Sessionat's AI search more valuable than vertical display.
Both have AI - what's the real difference?
The core difference is privacy. Side Space's AI requires extensive data collection. Sessionat proves you can have AI-powered search and research without surveillance.
What about Side Space's browser automation?
Side Space's "Copilot" browser automation is a unique feature Sessionat doesn't have. If you need AI to control your browser, Side Space offers that. Sessionat focuses on search and research.
Which is better for privacy-conscious users?
Sessionat, without question. We collect zero personal data. Side Space collects PII, auth info, web history, and user activity - essentially everything about your browsing.