Group apps, files, folders, and links in your Mac Dock with organized workflows
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Pricing model
Free
Freemium
Pricing
Free for the desktop app. Barside Plus: US$20 a month or US$200 a year. Paid Spaces: creators set their own pricing through Stripe, with Barside taking 8% (5% for Plus subscribers).
Free: 2 groups with 8 items each. Pro: $6.99 one-time purchase for unlimited groups and Pro skins.
Key features
Notes with rich formatting including headings, checklists, tables, code and links
Integrated drawing and diagramming with Excalidraw editor
Screen recording that saves directly into notes
Video transcription with timestamps
AI-powered search across all notes and content
Built-in password manager with auto-fill
Video meetings for up to 6 people
Cloud backup with up to 90 days of history for Plus subscribers
Team Spaces with chat, polls and shared notes
AI agents that run on schedule with approval workflow
Group apps, files, folders, and web links in one workflow
Global keyboard shortcuts for quick group access
Desktop and Notification Center widgets
Custom icon skins to separate workflows
Per-group file openers for custom app associations
Open All button to launch entire group at once
Hover-to-expand mode for quick access
Type-to-search popups and arrow key navigation
Thumbnail previews for images, PDFs, and videos
Support for macOS 14 and newer on Intel and Apple Silicon
What makes it different
Completely free for core features with local-first architecture requiring no account
Replaces 10+ subscription apps in one unified desktop application
AI agents with approval workflow for safe automation
Integrated screen recording and transcription without external tools
Supports multiple operating systems with native desktop integration
Local storage with no cloud syncing or data collection
One-time purchase with no subscription
Visual group editor for easy organization without manual Finder management
Barside
Otterdock