# Toby vs start.me Comparison

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the difference between start.me vs Toby?

Toby stands out with a higher G2 rating and reviewer-cited ease of use, while start.me is favored for its support quality and setup experience.

| [start.me](https://www.g2.com/products/start-me/reviews) | [Toby](https://www.g2.com/products/toby/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.3/5 (48 reviews) | 4.9/5 (17 reviews) |
| — | — |
| 9.3 | — |
| 8.6 | 7.6 |
| Highly customizable and reliable performance | Ease of use and project-based tab management |



### How do the pricing models of start.me and Toby compare?

Reviewers consider Toby the stronger value, as reflected in its higher satisfaction scores related to price and cost.

- **start.me:** Reviewers note that start.me offers a free version with ads and a paid upgrade for more features, with some mentioning the value of its long-term reliability and customization.
- **Toby:** Reviewers highlight Toby as free, simple, and efficient, with no mention of cost concerns and strong satisfaction with its utility for organizing tabs and projects.



### What are the best alternatives to start.me and Toby?

The top 3 alternatives to start.me and Toby are Pocket, Raindrop.io, and — (no third alternative meets the data threshold).

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [start.me](https://www.g2.com/products/start-me/reviews) | 4.3/5 (48 reviews) | — | Free version with ads, paid upgrade available | Highly customizable and reliable performance |
| [Toby](https://www.g2.com/products/toby/reviews) | 4.9/5 (17 reviews) | — | Free, simple, and efficient | Ease of use and project-based tab management |
| [Pocket](https://www.g2.com/products/pocket/reviews) | 4.5/5 (35 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Raindrop.io](https://www.g2.com/products/raindrop-io/reviews) | 4.2/5 (13 reviews) | — | — | — |



### Which Bookmark Manager features should I prioritize when comparing start.me and Toby?

Buyers should prioritize Ease of Use, Syncing, Customization, Quality of Support, and Project/Tab Management when comparing start.me and Toby.

- **Ease of Use:** start.me scores 9.0, Toby scores 9.5.
- **Syncing:** Both products are frequently cited for syncing, with start.me reviewers highlighting automatic synchronization and Toby reviewers noting cross-device access.
- **Customization:** start.me is praised for high customizability and flexible dashboards; Toby reviewers focus on project-based organization.
- **Quality of Support:** start.me scores 8.6, Toby scores 7.6.
- **Project/Tab Management:** Toby is repeatedly cited for its ability to manage tabs and projects efficiently.



### What are the pros and cons of start.me vs Toby?

start.me's headline strength is its customizability and reliability, while Toby is most praised for its ease of use and project-based tab management.

- **start.me strengths:** Highly customizable dashboards, reliable performance over years, shareable home screens, and strong support experiences.
- **start.me trade-offs:** Some reviewers mention initial setup time, occasional cluttered interface, and ads in the free version.
- **Toby strengths:** Ease of use, efficient project and tab management, quick setup, and lightweight browser extension.
- **Toby trade-offs:** Reviewers note lack of a mobile app, limited customization options, and occasional lag with large collections.



### Is start.me or Toby better for small businesses?

start.me is the better fit for small businesses, with reviewers specifically citing its suitability and user-friendliness for less tech-savvy teams.

- **start.me:** Reviewers from small businesses highlight its ease of use, organizational benefits, and suitability for teams needing a simple, reliable bookmark manager.
- **Toby:** No segment data available, but reviewers praise its efficiency for organizing tabs and projects.



### Which Bookmark Manager platform has better integrations?

start.me and Toby are at parity for integrations, as neither product has reviewer-cited third-party integrations in recent reviews.

- **start.me:** No integrations are mentioned in recent reviews.
- **Toby:** No integrations are mentioned in recent reviews.



### How do start.me and Toby compare on customer support?

start.me leads on Quality of Support, with a 1.0-point advantage over Toby (8.6 vs 7.6).

- **start.me:** Reviewers consistently report positive support experiences, noting quick and helpful responses when needed.
- **Toby:** Reviewers mention slower response times and less satisfactory support, though some note improvements in recent updates.



### Which is easier to implement, start.me or Toby?

start.me is easier to implement, with a high Ease of Setup score of 9.3 and multiple reviewers citing straightforward onboarding.

- **start.me:** Reviewers describe the setup as quick and easy, with most able to get started immediately after registration.
- **Toby:** Reviewers highlight a simple installation process and immediate usability, but no quantitative Ease of Setup score is available.



### Which product has better Syncing?

Syncing is a focus feature for both start.me and Toby, with reviewers highlighting reliable cross-device access and automatic synchronization.

- **start.me:** Reviewers frequently mention automatic data synchronization and cross-platform access as key benefits.
- **Toby:** Reviewers note the ability to access bookmarks across devices and organize tabs without manual syncing.



| | Toby | start.me | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.9 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 17 | 49 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Toby

Pros:
- Bookmarks Management (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)


### start.me

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Toby | start.me | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.7 (13 reviews) | 9.3 (44 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.5 (13 reviews) | 9.0 (44 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 8.6 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.4 (13 reviews) | 8.4 (43 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Toby

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### start.me

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Enterprise

Price: $100.00 Per Month

Description: The Enterprise plan on start.me empowers large organizations with shared bookmarks, management of multiple teams, and seamless Single Sign-On (SSO) integration.

Key Features:
- SSO (SAML2)
- Multiple team management
- Custom billing

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/start-me/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Collaboration & Productivity

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Toby** | N/A | N/A |
| **start.me** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Toby | start.me | 
|---|---|---|
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **To-Do List** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **@mentions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brainstorming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real Time Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chat/Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assignment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions/Forums** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting/Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Bookmark Manager

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Toby** | 9.2/10 | 12 |
| **start.me** | 8.9/10 | 41 |

#### Browser

| Feature | Toby | start.me | 
|---|---|---|
| **Broswer Agnostic** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 9.2 (36 reviews) | 
| **Browser Extensions** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 9.4 (36 reviews) | 
| **Syncing** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 9.4 (36 reviews) | 

#### User Tools

| Feature | Toby | start.me | 
|---|---|---|
| **Offline Access** | Not enough data | 8.1 (21 reviews) | 
| **Search Bar** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.2 (31 reviews) | 
| **Tags** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (29 reviews) | 

#### Editing Tools

| Feature | Toby | start.me | 
|---|---|---|
| **Highlighting** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Annotations** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Workspace Options

| Feature | Toby | start.me | 
|---|---|---|
| **Private Workspaces** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 9.1 (27 reviews) | 
| **Collaborative Workspaces** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Bookmark Manager Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/bookmark-manager)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Toby | start.me | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 60.0% | 58.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 33.3% | 27.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 6.7% | 14.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Toby

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 33.3%
- **Internet:** 13.3%
- **Research:** 6.7%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 6.7%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 6.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 6.7%
- **Higher Education:** 6.7%
- **Graphic Design:** 6.7%
- **Design:** 6.7%
- **Computer Software:** 6.7%

#### start.me

- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.6%
- **Computer Software:** 10.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.4%
- **Writing and Editing:** 4.3%
- **Fishery:** 4.3%
- **Real Estate:** 4.3%
- **Online Media:** 4.3%
- **Biotechnology:** 4.3%
- **Design:** 4.3%
- **Medical Devices:** 4.3%
- **Other:** 42.6%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Toby

- [Pocket](https://www.g2.com/products/pocket/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (35 reviews)
- [Raindrop.io](https://www.g2.com/products/raindrop-io/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [Diigo](https://www.g2.com/products/diigo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (10 reviews)
- [GoLinks](https://www.g2.com/products/golinks/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (850 reviews)
- [Bookmark Ninja](https://www.g2.com/products/bookmark-ninja/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (8 reviews)
- [booky](https://www.g2.com/products/booky/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (7 reviews)
- [Zoho Mail](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-mail/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (727 reviews)
- [Atavi](https://www.g2.com/products/atavi/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (4 reviews)
- [Superdense](https://www.g2.com/products/superdense/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [netroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/netrostation/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (3 reviews)

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- [Raindrop.io](https://www.g2.com/products/raindrop-io/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [Pocket](https://www.g2.com/products/pocket/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (35 reviews)
- [Diigo](https://www.g2.com/products/diigo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (10 reviews)
- [Bookmark Ninja](https://www.g2.com/products/bookmark-ninja/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (8 reviews)
- [GoLinks](https://www.g2.com/products/golinks/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (850 reviews)
- [Zoho Mail](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-mail/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (727 reviews)
- [Atavi](https://www.g2.com/products/atavi/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (4 reviews)
- [booky](https://www.g2.com/products/booky/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (7 reviews)
- [netroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/netrostation/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (3 reviews)
- [Qlearly](https://www.g2.com/products/qlearly/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (10 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Toby

No discussions available for this product.

### start.me

- Title: [Is start me free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-start-me-free) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "The Personal Free plan on start.me allows users to create up to 3 start pages for free."
- Title: [How do I get rid of Start Me?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-get-rid-of-start-me) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Simply change your homepage."
- Title: [Is start me Malware?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-start-me-malware) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "No. It certainly is not.
I've been using Start.Me since its birth and it is an integral part of my internet experience, If used fully it is a great homepage..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/toby-vs-start-me)