Head-to-head · Chrome Extensions
uBlock Origin vs OneTab
uBlock Origin leads on 0 checks, OneTab on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreuBlock Origin · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
uBlock Origin scores higher on our rubric for chrome extensions: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.
uBlock Origin is the better fit for powerful, configurable ad and tracker blocking. OneTab is the better fit for free tab saving, organization, and encrypted sync.
- uBlock Origin fits best
Powerful, configurable ad and tracker blocking
- OneTab fits best
Free tab saving, organization, and encrypted sync
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Side by side
| Feature | uBlock Origin 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | OneTab 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #1 in Chrome Extensions | #6 in Chrome Extensions |
| Best for | Powerful, configurable ad and tracker blocking | Free tab saving, organization, and encrypted sync |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Browser extension | Browser extension, Desktop |
| Platforms | Android, Chrome extension | Windows, macOS, Chrome extension |
| Support | Community, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features uBlock Origin 0/5 · OneTab 0/5 | ||
| Chrome Web Store | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Offline use | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Cross-device sync | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Team controls | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Permission details | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Browser support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | uBlock Origin is a free, open-source browser extension for people who want detailed control over ads, trackers, pop-ups, and other unwanted content. It blocks coin miners and malware sites as well, and its filter-list approach supports… Read the review → |
OneTab is a browser extension for people who want to reduce tab clutter by turning open tabs into lists they can revisit. It suits individual users and teams looking for straightforward tab saving and organization rather than a broader… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
uBlock Origin — where it wins
- Blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups, coin miners, and malware sites
- Custom filter lists, rules, and extended EasyList syntax
- Element picker, dynamic filtering, and network logger
Where it doesn't
- Advanced per-site filtering requires enabling advanced mode
- Cookie-notice filters are off by default
- Chrome Web Store distribution ended August 31, 2026
OneTab — where it wins
- Save open tabs as lists and restore them individually or all at once
- Organize tabs into folders and groups, then search saved tabs
- Share tab groups as web pages and sync with end-to-end encryption
Where it doesn't
- Tab organization is focused on browser tabs, not desktop files or icons
- Platform coverage is narrower than some alternatives
- No paid tier is offered for buyers seeking tiered plans
- uBlock Origin9.4/10 · Free plan
Deep ad and tracker blocking with custom filters and per-site controls.
Visit uBlock OriginFull verdict → - OneTab8.7/10 · Free plan
A free tab organizer with folders, search, sharing, and encrypted sync.
Visit OneTabFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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