Sortbase vs AI Toolbox
Updated July 2026
The short version
Both are Chromium extensions that add folders, search, and a prompt library to AI chat sites. The core difference: Sortbase supports four platforms – ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok – and forwards an entire conversation from one model to another in one click. AI Toolbox supports three and keeps each siloed.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Sortbase | AI Toolbox |
|---|---|---|
| AI platforms supported | ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok – all four | ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude – three (Grok listed only as “under evaluation,” not supported today) |
| 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 | No.Built as siloed per-platform modules; by its own description, conversations stay in the host AI’s account and aren’t moved between models |
| Nested folders | Yes.Unlimited folders and subfolders; chats from all four models in one shared, cross-platform tree | Yes.Unlimited nested folders with drag-and-drop, within each per-platform module |
| Full-text search across chats | Yes.Full-text across every saved conversation on every model; filter by folder or model | Yes.Full-text search with role and date filters, per module |
| Prompt library + trigger | Your own prompt library; type “:” in any chat input to open it inline | A bundled pack of pre-built prompts (its pages cite 100+ to 200+); “//” 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 14-day free trial of every premium feature; $10/month after, card up front, cancel anytime | Free tier (capped); paid per module at $9.99/mo or $99 lifetime; All-Access Lifetime $149 once; Enterprise $12/seat/mo (per its pricing page) |
Where they differ most
Cross-LLM transfer vs three siloed modules
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 is built as three per-platform modules that work independently; by its own description, conversations stay inside the host AI’s account and are not moved between models. If continuing a chat on a different model matters to you, this is the clearest split between the two tools.
Four platforms vs three
Sortbase runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok. AI Toolbox runs on ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, and lists Grok only as under evaluation, not supported today. Sortbase’s folders, search, and prompt library are shared across all four, so one workspace covers every model you use.
One workspace vs per-module setup
In Sortbase, folders, prompts, and search span every connected platform, and everything cloud-syncs across your Chrome windows after a single sign-in. AI Toolbox activates a separate module per site, and some capabilities are scoped to one platform – for example, its prompt chaining is described as ChatGPT-only. The practical difference is whether your organization lives in one shared tree or in per-site silos.
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 ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude – and want a one-time purchase
AI Toolbox offers lifetime pricing ($99 once for a single platform, $149 once for all three, per its pricing page). Sortbase is subscription-based with a 14-day free trial. If you prefer to pay once and you don’t need Grok, AI Toolbox’s lifetime option is worth weighing.
You want ChatGPT-specific power features
AI Toolbox ships several ChatGPT-only extras – prompt chaining (link up to 10 prompts), voice-download, and custom-instruction presets. 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 a set of pre-built prompts (its pages cite 100+ to 200+) with “//” and “@@” trigger shortcuts. 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?
- Not today. AI Toolbox supports ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, and lists Grok only as under evaluation on its site. Sortbase supports Grok alongside ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.
- Can AI Toolbox move a conversation from one AI to another?
- No. AI Toolbox is built as three per-platform modules and, by its own description, keeps conversations inside each host AI. 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 14-day free trial of every premium feature, with a card added up front and no charge until the trial ends. AI Toolbox offers a free tier, a monthly plan, and one-time lifetime options ($99 single-platform, $149 all-platform) per its pricing page. If a one-time purchase matters more than multi-model coverage, 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.
AI Toolbox platform support, features, and pricing were taken from ai-toolbox.co and its Chrome Web Store listing as of July 2026; details are described in AI Toolbox's own words and may change. Sortbase details reflect the current product. Spot an error? Tell us.