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Poweroom vs Toby: Which Is Right for Your Team?
Toby is a solid tab and session manager built around browser workspaces called Spaces. Poweroom takes a different approach: instead of managing open tabs, it gives your whole team one shared, browser-independent dashboard of the tools they use — with context on what each one is for.
Side by Side
| Feature | Poweroom | Toby |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free (Solo) / $5 per user/month (Team, billed annually) | Free / $4.50 per month (Productivity, billed annually) |
| Built for | A shared company dashboard of business tools, by team | Managing open browser tabs and sessions |
| Browser support | Works in any browser — it's just a website | Chrome and Edge only, no Safari |
| Context per tool | Add a description to each service — a lightweight knowledge base | Cards organized into Spaces, no dedicated description field |
| Team plan starting price | $5/user/month (billed annually), unlimited users | $8/user/month (billed annually) |
| Brand customization | Add your company's logo and colors | Not available |
| Free plan limits | 1 board, 10 bookmarked services | 60 cards, 3 collections, 1 workspace |
Pricing and features as publicly listed at the time of writing — always double-check current details on Toby's own site before deciding.
Choose Toby if...
- —Your team's core pain point is literally too many open browser tabs, and you want to save/restore whole browsing sessions.
- —Everyone on your team uses Chrome or Edge, and Safari support isn't a requirement.
- —You want native integrations with Slack and Notion built into your tab manager.
Choose Poweroom if...
- You want a company dashboard that works the same for everyone, regardless of which browser they use.
- You want to add context to each tool — not just a title, but what it's for and when to use it.
- You're pricing out a team plan and want a lower starting price with no seat cap.
- You want your own branding on the dashboard, not just Toby's interface.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Poweroom cheaper than Toby for teams?
Yes — Poweroom's Team plan starts at $5/user/month billed annually, compared to Toby's Team plan at $8/user/month billed annually. Poweroom also has no seat minimum.
Does Poweroom work in Safari?
Yes. Poweroom is a web dashboard, not a browser extension, so it works the same in Safari, Firefox, Chrome, or Edge. Toby is Chrome and Edge only.
Is Poweroom a tab manager like Toby?
Not exactly — Toby is built around managing open browser tabs and restoring sessions. Poweroom is built around giving your team one shared, described, and organized dashboard of the tools they access daily. The two solve related but different problems.
Related reading: The Hidden Cost of Tool Sprawl: How Much Time Is Your Team Really Losing?
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