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AI Group Tabs vs Pieces Copilot

Pieces Copilot is an AI coding sidekick, not a tab organizer

Short answer: Pick AI Group Tabs if you want AI-driven tab grouping; pick Pieces Copilot if you want context-aware AI assistance. AI Group Tabs is free; Pieces Copilot starts at $18.99/month per user.

Which to pick

Pick AI Group Tabs if you want…

  • AI-driven tab grouping
  • A free, open-source tool
  • Integrations with OpenAI API (on AI Group Tabs' list, not Pieces Copilot's)

Pick Pieces Copilot if you want…

  • Context-aware AI assistance
  • AI assistance in coding workflows
  • Integrations with Gmail, Outlook or Chrome (on Pieces Copilot's list, not AI Group Tabs')

Side by side

What it is
AI Group Tabs:AI Group Tabs is a free Chrome extension that organizes your browser tabs into AI-suggested categories.
Pieces Copilot:Pieces Copilot captures your work history and provides searchable, contextual AI assistance across apps.
Best for
AI Group Tabs:AI-driven tab grouping
Pieces Copilot:Context-aware AI assistance
Who it’s for
AI Group Tabs:Chrome users who want automated tab organization
Pieces Copilot:Developers and knowledge workers who need instant recall of their workflow.
Pricing
AI Group Tabs:Free
Pieces Copilot:Paid
Starting price
AI Group Tabs:Free
Pieces Copilot:$18.99/month per user (Pro)
Free plan or trial
AI Group Tabs:Free to use
Pieces Copilot:Free trial
Plans
AI Group Tabs:—
Pieces Copilot:Pro $18.99 per user / month · Enterprise $22.99 per user / month
Open source
AI Group Tabs:Yes, 1,003 GitHub stars
Pieces Copilot:Yes
Works with
AI Group Tabs:OpenAI API
Pieces Copilot:Gmail, Outlook, Chrome, Arc, Safari, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Chat

AI Group Tabs features

  • AI categorization. Automatically groups open tabs into default categories using OpenAI.
  • Custom categories. Users can define and edit categories in the extension popup.
  • Auto-group new tabs. Newly opened tabs are grouped automatically based on their content.
  • Configurable model. Switch between OpenAI models or custom API servers via the options page.
  • Toast notifications. Shows status messages when tabs are grouped or actions occur.
  • Open source. Source code is publicly available on GitHub under MIT license.

Pieces Copilot features

  • Live timeline. Chronological capture of research, chats, emails, notes, and meetings.
  • Searchable memory. Search, filter, and revisit any moment by time, topic, person, or tool.
  • One-click summaries. Generate stand-up updates, briefs, and recaps instantly from your context.
  • Multi-model support. Switch between Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, and local models in a single plan.
  • MCP integration. Carry full history into any MCP-ready AI assistant such as Claude, Cursor, Codex.
  • Privacy controls. Data stored on-device by default; pause or disable capture per app.
  • Enterprise governance. Org-wide capture policies, approved providers, and custom API keys.

AI Group Tabs vs Pieces Copilot FAQ

What is the difference between AI Group Tabs and Pieces Copilot?+

Pieces Copilot is an AI coding sidekick, not a tab organizer.

Should I use AI Group Tabs or Pieces Copilot?+

Pick AI Group Tabs if you want AI-driven tab grouping, a free, open-source tool or integrations with OpenAI API (on AI Group Tabs' list, not Pieces Copilot's). Pick Pieces Copilot if you want context-aware AI assistance, AI assistance in coding workflows or integrations with Gmail, Outlook or Chrome (on Pieces Copilot's list, not AI Group Tabs').

Is AI Group Tabs or Pieces Copilot free?+

AI Group Tabs is free. Pieces Copilot is paid, from $18.99/month per user (Pro), with a free trial.

Which is cheaper, AI Group Tabs or Pieces Copilot?+

AI Group Tabs is free, so it costs less. Pieces Copilot starts at $18.99/month per user (Pro).

Is AI Group Tabs or Pieces Copilot open source?+

Yes, both are open source: AI Group Tabs (MichaelYuhe/ai-group-tabs on GitHub, MIT license) and Pieces Copilot.

Do AI Group Tabs and Pieces Copilot integrate with the same tools?+

Their integration lists don't overlap: AI Group Tabs lists OpenAI API; Pieces Copilot lists Gmail, Outlook, Chrome, Arc and 10 more.

On DevHunt

AI Group Tabs

4 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 23, 2024

Pieces Copilot

63 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Mar 5, 2024

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