Sidekick Browser

Sidekick is a Chromium-based browser specifically designed for productivity and work, featuring built-in app integration, session management, distraction blocking, and workflow optimization tools. The platform treats web apps as first-class citizens with persistent app tabs, multiple account support, and productivity features that reduce context switching and tab chaos.

Best For: Knowledge workers juggling multiple web apps and accounts who want better organization, reduced distractions, and faster workflows without browser tab management overwhelm.

Key Features

How does Sidekick handle web apps differently?
Dedicated sidebar for pinned web apps (Gmail, Slack, Notion, etc.). Apps persist across sessions and never close accidentally. Multiple accounts per app without profile switching. App notifications separate from tab notifications. Quick switcher (Cmd+K) jumps to any app or tab instantly. Apps update in background while you work elsewhere.

What session management does Sidekick provide?
Save complete work contexts (tabs, apps, windows) as Sessions. Switch between Work, Personal, Research sessions instantly. Sessions auto-restore on specific days or times. Scheduled sessions activate automatically (work session Monday-Friday 9am). Share sessions with team for onboarding. Templates for common workflows.

How does Sidekick reduce distractions?
Focus Mode blocks distracting websites during work sessions. Scheduled focus sessions activate automatically. Custom blocklists per session or globally. Ad blocker built-in removes ad distractions. Tab suspender hibernates background tabs to reduce clutter. Productivity dashboard shows time spent per app.

What else makes Sidekick productivity-focused?
Split screen shows multiple tabs simultaneously. RAM and resource management prevents slowdowns. Battery saver for laptop users. Integrated search across all apps and tabs. Keyboard shortcuts for everything. Customizable sidebar and appearance. Chrome extension compatibility.

Pricing & Plans

Free: Core features, limited sessions, basic productivity tools
Pro: $8/month or $96/year - Unlimited sessions, advanced blocking, team features, priority support

Free tier sufficient for trying the browser. Pro unlocks unlimited sessions and advanced workflow features.

Limitations

• Chromium-based (no Firefox-like alternatives)
• Freemium model limits sessions on free tier
• Smaller extension ecosystem compared to established browsers
• Resource usage higher than minimal browsers
• Still maturing compared to mainstream browsers

Getting Started

1. Download Sidekick for Windows, Mac, or Linux
2. Sign in with Google or email for sync
3. Pin frequently used web apps to sidebar
4. Create first Session for your work context
5. Set up Focus Mode to block distractions

Learn More: meetsidekick.com