Blackmount vs Session Buddy
Cross-browser session management with cloud sync and AI organization
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Session Buddy | Blackmount |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud sync | ✕ Local only | ✓ All devices |
| Cross-browser | Chrome only | ✓ 7 browsers |
| Notes & voice | ✕ No | ✓ Text notes & voice recordings |
| AI organization | ✕ No | ✓ Auto-categorizes into projects |
| Search | Basic local search | ✓ AI-powered across all sessions |
| Data safety | Local storage (v4 migration caused data loss) | ✓ Cloud backup — survives crashes |
| Session restore | Same browser only | ✓ Any device, any supported browser |
| Price | Free / $5 one-time | Free guest mode, Pro $0.99/mo |
Why users switch from Session Buddy
Session Buddy has served Chrome users well for years, but its v4 migration was a turning point. The update restructured how data was stored locally, and many users reported losing their saved sessions during the transition. The developer acknowledged that local storage is "inherently vulnerable" to this kind of failure, which understandably shook confidence in the tool's reliability.
Beyond the migration issue, Session Buddy only runs on Chrome. If you use Firefox at home, Safari on your phone, or Edge at work, your saved sessions stay locked in one browser. There is no way to access them from another device or browser.
Local-only storage also means no cross-device access. If you save a research session on your desktop, you cannot pick it up on your laptop without manually exporting and importing data. For people who work across multiple machines, this creates real friction.
Finally, Session Buddy saves tab URLs — and that is it. There is no way to attach notes, voice memos, or context to a session. When you come back to a saved session days later, you are left trying to remember why you saved those tabs in the first place.
Disclosure: This comparison is published by Blackmount.ai Inc, the maker of Blackmount.
How Blackmount compares
Cloud-first storage
Sessions save to the cloud automatically. Access them from any device, any time. No exports, no manual backups, no single point of failure.
Works everywhere
Blackmount supports 7 browsers — Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Brave, Vivaldi, and Opera. Save a session in one browser, restore it in another.
Rich sessions
Attach text notes and voice recordings to any session. AI auto-categorizes tabs into projects, and semantic search helps you find anything instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackmount a good Session Buddy alternative?
Yes. Blackmount offers cloud sync, cross-browser support for 7 browsers, AI-powered organization, and the ability to save notes and voice recordings alongside your tabs — features Session Buddy does not provide.
Can I switch from Session Buddy to Blackmount?
Yes. Install Blackmount and start saving sessions. Your existing Session Buddy data stays in Chrome and is not affected.
Does Blackmount support session restore?
Yes. Save a session on any device and restore it on any other device running a supported browser. Sessions sync through the cloud.
Is Blackmount free?
Guest mode is completely free and requires no account. Pro features are available for $0.99/month with a free trial.
What browsers does Blackmount support?
Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Brave, Vivaldi, and Opera — 7 browsers in total.
Get Blackmount — Free Extension
Save tabs, notes, and voice recordings with AI-powered search — across 7 browsers, free to start.
Also works on Edge, Safari, Brave, Vivaldi, and Opera · Use the web app