UnloadTab Alternatives
UnloadTab is described as 'An essential add-on for power users that have many tabs open. Curb your resource usage by unloading tabs that you haven't visited for a while. An unloaded tab is restored back to its original state when you need it again' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are seven alternatives to UnloadTab for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Firefox and Google Chrome. The best alternative is Auto Tab Discard, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like UnloadTab are Firemin, BarTab Tycho, Tiny Suspender and Dormancy.
Auto Tab Discard
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
6 alternatives to Auto Tab Discard- Online
- Microsoft Edge
- Google Chrome
- Opera
- Firefox
Auto Tab Discard a lightweight extension that uses the native method (tabs.discard) to unload or suspend browser tabs to significantly reduce the memory footprint of your browser when many tabs are opened.
Auto Tab Discard Features
Firemin
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
5 alternatives to Firemin- Windows
- Firefox
Firemin is a small utility to reduce the amount of memory Firefox or other browsers use. Although Firefox memory usage improved a little over the last few years, it still uses a lot of memory; a little more than we feel comfortable with.
Firemin Features
BarTab Tycho
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
1 alternatives to BarTab Tycho- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Pale Moon
BarTab Tycho reduces memory usage by unloading tabs, either manually or automatically after an adjustable time period. It can also intercept when tabs are loaded in the background or restored after a browser restart, and only load the content when the tab is actually visited.
BarTab Tycho Features
Tiny Suspender
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Proprietary
- Tab Manager
18 alternatives to Tiny Suspender- Online
- Google Chrome
Unload / suspend / hibernate idle tabs to reduce memory and cpu usage.
Tiny Suspender Features
Dormancy
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
6 alternatives to Dormancy- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Firefox
Dormancy 'retires' tabs that have gone unused for a while, freeing up that memory. It then restores the tabs to life when accessed.
Dormancy Features
DiscontinuedThe last update was on June 17th, 2012.
Total Suspender
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
11 alternatives to Total Suspender- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Firefox
Firefox extension to suspend tab processes.
Total Suspender Features
FooTab
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Proprietary
5 alternatives to FooTab- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Google Chrome
This Chrome/Iron extension is inspired by the excellent Firefox extension - BarTab, although it's much less sophisticated and powerful.
DiscontinuedLast Update: 2016-11-29