Automatic window manager for Mac that arranges windows in tiles
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Pricing model
Free
Paid
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).
$4.99 one-time purchase (launch price until 30 November 2026, then $9.99). One Mac license included. Separate licenses available for additional Macs. No subscription, no monthly fees.
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
Grid, Columns, Rows, and Side layouts
Automatic window placement and gap filling
Multi-monitor support with independent layouts
Focus mode and Dim mode
Window stacking when screen is full
Floating apps that ignore tiling
Customizable keyboard shortcuts
App-specific minimum size handling
Clean screen mode for presentations
Window switcher grouped by screen
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
Automatic arrangement requires no manual window management
One-time purchase with no subscription fees
Configured through settings window, not config file
Privacy-focused: only needs Accessibility permission, reads no window content
48-hour free trial with no card or account required
Barside
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