Singlebox vs. Station

An actively developed home for your work apps, with sync and support.

Station began as a smart browser for busy people and is now a free, open-source app maintained by its community on GitHub. Singlebox is built and supported by a dedicated team: one window for your messaging, email, and work apps, with every account signed in and your setup synced across computers.

· Compared with Station 3

At a glance

Singlebox

A dedicated window for messaging, email, and work apps, with sync, regular updates, and support included. Best for people who want a home for their work apps they can rely on.

Station

A free, open-source (Apache 2.0) app that brings web apps into one window, with a dock that groups pages by app and support for multiple accounts. It is maintained by volunteers, with its last stable release in December 2024.

Maintenance and support

Station is now maintained by its open-source community on GitHub. Its last stable release, 3.3, came out in December 2024, and a 4.0 beta followed in August 2026.

Singlebox is built by a dedicated team and updates itself automatically. If something goes wrong, you can contact us directly, and paid plans include priority support.

Your setup on every computer

Station doesn't sync your apps between computers, and a request to add it was closed as not planned.

Singlebox syncs your profiles, bookmarks, and settings across your computers on every plan, including free.

Accounts and organizing

Station added support for multiple accounts in 2024, and its dock groups open pages by app.

In Singlebox, every app or account is its own profile with an isolated session, in one profile bar with folders, tabs and tab groups inside each app, and a command palette.

Feature comparison

FeatureSingleboxStation
What it isA dedicated desktop app for your messaging, email, and work appsA free, open-source app for web apps, maintained by volunteers
PlatformsmacOS, WindowsmacOS, Windows, Linux
Multiple accountsEvery app or account is its own profile with an isolated sessionMultiple accounts, added in 2024
Organizing appsOne profile bar with folders, tabs and tab groups inside each app, and a command paletteA dock that groups pages by app, plus quick search
Sync across computersProfiles, bookmarks, and settings sync on every planNot available
Sign-inFree account requiredNo account needed
SupportHelp from the Singlebox team, with priority support on paid plansCommunity help on GitHub
UpdatesUpdated regularly, with automatic updatesLast stable release in December 2024; 4.0 in beta

Why Singlebox

Why choose Singlebox

Kept up to date

Singlebox updates itself automatically, so your apps keep working as the web changes.

Sync across computers

Your profiles, bookmarks, and settings follow you to every computer, on every plan.

Help when you need it

Singlebox is built and supported by a dedicated team, with priority support on paid plans.

Where Station may be a better fit

  • You want free, open-source software you can inspect and modify.
  • You use Linux. Singlebox is available for macOS and Windows.
  • You'd rather use the app without an account.

Which should you choose?

Choose Station if open source and Linux support matter most to you, and you're comfortable relying on volunteer maintenance.

Choose Singlebox if you want an actively developed home for your work apps, with sync, regular updates, and support.

Frequently asked questions

How do I switch from Station to Singlebox?
Download Singlebox, sign in, and add your apps from the catalog or by pasting any website's address. Then sign in to each account. Every account gets its own profile, so you can recreate your Station setup in a few minutes and keep using Station until you're ready.
Can I use several accounts of the same app?
Yes. Every app or account is its own profile with an isolated session, so you can stay signed in to several accounts of the same service at once. The free plan includes 2 profiles, and paid plans include unlimited profiles.
Is Station still maintained?
Station is maintained by volunteers on GitHub. Its last stable release, 3.3, came out in December 2024, and a 4.0 beta was published in August 2026. Its former website is no longer run by the project.
Is Singlebox free?
Yes. Singlebox has a free plan with 2 profiles and cloud sync. Paid plans add unlimited profiles, app lock, built-in ad and tracker blocking, theme colors, and priority support.

Bring all your work into one place

Download Singlebox for free and set up your apps and accounts in minutes.

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