Side Space

AI-powered vertical tab manager with a built-in Side Copilot assistant for Chrome-class browsers.

Freemium Productivity
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What is Side Space?

Side Space turns your browser's side panel into an Arc-style vertical tab system, organizing open tabs into spaces you can sync across devices. Its Side Copilot AI groups tabs by content, searches history, restores closed windows, and answers questions about open pages in chat or agent mode.

Key features

  • Vertical tab manager in the browser side panel
  • AI-powered automatic tab grouping and Group Guard URL rules
  • Side Copilot chat mode for page Q&A and summarization
  • Side Copilot agent mode for tab, window, and history automation
  • Spaces with cloud sync across browsers and devices
  • Fuzzy tab search and tab suspension for memory savings
  • Session save/restore with JSON backup and dark mode

Pros

  • Genuine AI tab automation, not just a chatbot overlay
  • Free plan covers core features including unlimited AI chat with the current page
  • Works on Chrome, Brave, Edge, Firefox, and more
  • Cross-browser cloud sync keeps spaces consistent across devices

Cons

  • Full agent features use your own API key (BYOK)
  • Pro requires a $39 one-off payment on top of the free tier
  • Chrome-ecosystem focused, no standalone app

Side Space at a glance

PricingFreemium
CategoryProductivity
Platformschrome-extension
CompanySide Space
Official websitesidespace.app
tab managervertical tabsai assistantbrowser extensionside panelSide Copilot

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Side Space FAQs

What is Side Space?

Side Space turns your browser's side panel into an Arc-style vertical tab system, organizing open tabs into spaces you can sync across devices. Its Side Copilot AI groups tabs by content, searches history, restores closed windows, and answers questions about open pages in chat or agent mode.

What are the main features of Side Space?

Side Space offers Vertical tab manager in the browser side panel, AI-powered automatic tab grouping and Group Guard URL rules, Side Copilot chat mode for page Q&A and summarization, Side Copilot agent mode for tab, window, and history automation, Spaces with cloud sync across browsers and devices, Fuzzy tab search and tab suspension for memory savings and Session save/restore with JSON backup and dark mode.

How much does Side Space cost?

Side Space follows a freemium model: a free tier is available, and paid plans unlock higher limits and advanced features. Check its official website for current plan prices.

What are the pros and cons of Side Space?

Strengths of Side Space include Genuine AI tab automation, not just a chatbot overlay; Free plan covers core features including unlimited AI chat with the current page; Works on Chrome, Brave, Edge, Firefox, and more. On the downside, Full agent features use your own API key (BYOK); Pro requires a $39 one-off payment on top of the free tier; Chrome-ecosystem focused, no standalone app.