Sortbase vs AI Toolbox
Updated October 2026
The short version
Both are Chromium extensions that add folders, search, and a prompt library to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok, each in one folder tree. The difference: AI Toolbox sells each AI as a module or all four as a one-time license, while Sortbase is one subscription for all four and sends an entire conversation from one model to another in one click.
Free to install. 7-day free trial of every feature, card required, nothing charged during the trial. Then $10/month or $100/year. Cancel any time in the trial.
Feature comparison
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| Feature | Sortbase | AI Toolbox |
|---|---|---|
| AI platforms supported | ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok – all four | ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok – all four, per module or all-access |
| One-click cross-LLM transfer | Yes.Forward a whole thread to another model in one click; it lands as a Sortbase-branded attachment, no copy-paste | Brings a past chat into a new one as context with @@ (long chats summarized first); no whole-thread transfer to another model described |
| Nested folders | Yes.Unlimited folders and subfolders; chats from all four models in one shared, cross-platform tree | Yes.Unlimited nested folders in one tree across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok |
| Full-text search across chats | Yes.Keyword search across the full text of the chats you file, on all four AIs | Yes.Searches every assistant at once from a local index |
| Prompt library + trigger | Your own prompt library; type “:” in any chat input to open it inline | Hundreds of ready-made prompts; “//” inserts a prompt, “@@” references a past chat |
| Prompt variables / templates | Yes.{{variables}} – Sortbase asks you for each value and writes the finished text into the chat | Yes.{{placeholders}} in pre-built and custom prompts |
| Conversation storage | Folders, chats, and prompts sync across every Chrome window via an encrypted cloud backend after one sign-in | Conversation content is cached locally (IndexedDB); by its own description, “never stored on external servers” |
| Price | Free to install + a 7-day free trial of every premium feature, card required; $10/month or $100/year after, cancel anytime | Free tier (2 folders, 2 prompts, 5 search results); paid per module at $9.99/mo, $59/yr or $99 lifetime; All-Access Lifetime $199 once; Teams $12–$15/seat/mo, 2-seat minimum; money-back guarantee within two weeks (per its pricing page) |
Where they differ most
Whole-thread transfer vs context mentions
Sortbase forwards a full thread from one model to another in one click – the conversation arrives in the destination model as an attachment, with no copy-paste. AI Toolbox's @@ Context Mentions bring a past conversation into a new chat as context, summarizing long ones first, and a one-click handoff carries a long thread's context into a fresh chat; its listing does not describe sending a whole conversation to another model. If continuing a chat on a different model matters to you, this is the clearest split between the two tools.
One plan vs per-module pricing
Both cover ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok in one tree. AI Toolbox is sold per module ($9.99/month or $59/year each, or $199 once for all four) with a free tier of 2 folders. Sortbase is one plan, $10 a month or $100 a year, for all four.
What syncs across devices
Sortbase syncs your folders, the chats you file and your prompts across devices after one sign-in. AI Toolbox syncs folders, prompts and bookmarks; by its own description, conversation content stays cached in your browser and is never stored on its servers.
When AI Toolbox might fit you better
No tool is right for everyone. AI Toolbox is a capable extension, and there are real cases where it's the better pick:
You only use one platform – and want a one-time purchase
AI Toolbox offers lifetime pricing ($99 once for a single platform, $199 once for all four, per its pricing page). Sortbase is subscription-based with a 7-day free trial, card required. If you live in one model and prefer to pay once, AI Toolbox’s lifetime option is worth weighing.
You want ChatGPT-specific power features
AI Toolbox ships some ChatGPT-only extras: Deep Import for very large accounts, MP3 audio export, a media gallery, message labels and a command palette. If your work lives almost entirely in ChatGPT and those specific features matter, that depth is a genuine draw.
You want a large bundled prompt library out of the box
AI Toolbox includes hundreds of ready-made prompts and inserts any prompt with a “//” shortcut. Sortbase focuses on your own library with {{variables}}, so if you’d rather start from a big prewritten pack, AI Toolbox gives you one.
FAQ
- Does AI Toolbox support Grok?
- Yes, on grok.com and inside X, in the same folder tree as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini.
- Can AI Toolbox move a conversation from one AI to another?
- AI Toolbox's @@ Context Mentions bring a past conversation into a new chat as context, summarizing long ones first, and a one-click handoff carries a long thread's context into a fresh chat; its listing does not describe sending a whole conversation to another model. Sortbase’s cross-LLM transfer forwards a full thread from one model to another in one click.
- How does Sortbase’s pricing compare to AI Toolbox?
- Sortbase installs free and includes a 7-day free trial of every premium feature; card required, nothing charged during the trial; then $10 a month or $100 a year for all four platforms. AI Toolbox offers a free tier with caps, $9.99 a month per module, and one-time lifetime options ($99 single-platform, $199 all-platform) per its pricing page. If a one-time purchase matters more than a single plan, compare those directly.
- Which browsers do they work in?
- Both are Chromium extensions distributed through the Chrome Web Store. Sortbase lists Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, Arc, and Vivaldi. AI Toolbox lists a similar Chromium set. Neither offers Safari, Firefox, or a mobile app.
One workspace for every model.
Folders, search, and a prompt library across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok – plus one-click transfer between them.
Free to install. 7-day free trial of every feature, card required, nothing charged during the trial. Then $10/month or $100/year. Cancel any time in the trial.
AI Toolbox platform support, features, and pricing were taken from ai-toolbox.co and its Chrome Web Store listing as of October 2026; details are described in AI Toolbox's own words and may change. Sortbase details reflect the current product. Spot an error? Tell us.