Comparison · New Tab dashboard extension
ZenTab vs Momentum
Momentum replaces your New Tab with a daily photo, a focus question, quotes and to-dos. Focus tools like the site blocker, Pomodoro timer and soundscapes are part of Momentum Plus. ZenTab is a Chrome extension that blocks distracting sites, hides endless feeds and turns focus time into a streak, free to start with a $10 one-time Pro.
Prices and features checked on . Sources are listed below.
At a glance
ZenTab
Momentum
Price
ZenTab: Free; Pro is $10 once, with a 14-day refund
Momentum: Free; Momentum Plus $39.95 a year
Where it works
ZenTab: Chrome, Edge and Brave on desktop (Windows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS)
Momentum: Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari, plus iOS
Website blocking
ZenTab: 10 sites free; unlimited, page-level rules and allowlist mode with Pro
Momentum: Site Blocker with Plus
Schedules and time limits
ZenTab: Schedules and daily limits with Pro
Momentum: Balance mode schedule with Plus
Hard to undo in a weak moment
ZenTab: Strict Mode; Nuclear mode and commitment locks with Pro
Momentum: Not a focus of the product
Hide feeds, keep the site
ZenTab: YouTube Shorts free; 15 feeds on 9 sites with Pro
Momentum: Not a dedicated feature
Focus timer
ZenTab: Pomodoro presets free; Flowtime and custom timers with Pro
Momentum: Pomodoro timer with Plus
Motivation
ZenTab: GitHub-style focus streak, Earned Time, achievements
Momentum: Daily photo, quote and mantra; Metrics with Plus
Adult content
ZenTab: Adult sites blocked free; urge challenges, SafeSearch and a 30-minute lock with Pro
Momentum: Not a dedicated feature
Blocks desktop or phone apps
ZenTab: No: browser only, plus a free DNS guide for phones
Momentum: No
Account needed
ZenTab: No; optional Google sign-in for sync
Momentum: Optional
Where Momentum is better
- Gorgeous daily photos, quotes and mantras.
- Task integrations with Todoist, Asana, ClickUp, Trello and more.
- Works in Firefox and Safari as well as Chrome.
Where ZenTab is better
- Blocking is the core: 10 sites free, without paying for Plus.
- $10 once versus $39.95 a year.
- Feed Eraser, Strict Mode and adult content protection.
- A streak graph on every New Tab.
Which should you pick?
Choose Momentum if…
You want an inspiring New Tab with task-manager integrations, and blocking is secondary.
Choose ZenTab if…
You want a calm New Tab whose main job is keeping distractions out.
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Momentum Plus?
When we checked, Momentum Plus was $39.95 a year, with a 7-day free trial.
Can ZenTab replace Momentum's New Tab?
Yes. ZenTab's New Tab shows the time, your intention, today's top three tasks and your streak. If you prefer Chrome's own New Tab, switch it back in one click.
Try ZenTab free
Block distracting sites, hide endless feeds and grow a focus streak. Free forever, with a 7-day Pro trial and no card. Pro is $10 once, with a 14-day money-back guarantee.