Tiling window manager for Mac that remembers how you work
Group apps, files, folders, and links in your Mac Dock with organized workflows
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Pricing model
Freemium
Freemium
Pricing
Free: 3 stages forever. Pro · 1 Device: $19.99 lifetime license. Pro · 3 Devices: $39.99 lifetime license. Pro · 5 Devices: $49.99 lifetime license. BetterStage AI subscription: $4.99/mo or $39/yr for managed AI Staging.
Free: 2 groups with 8 items each. Pro: $6.99 one-time purchase for unlimited groups and Pro skins.
Key features
Named stages (workspaces) spanning every monitor
TabStack automatic tiling with resizable panes and tabs
Workspace Continuity and Saved Workspaces
AI Staging to organize windows from text descriptions
Works with macOS Spaces (Desktops)
Custom Actions for opening apps, files, and running commands
Per-monitor Window Modes: Enhanced Native and TabStack
No SIP disable required
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
Works with System Integrity Protection fully enabled, requiring only standard Accessibility permissions
Stages span every monitor simultaneously and switch instantly without sliding animations
AI Staging describes workspace setups in plain English for automatic arrangement
Free tier with 3 stages and full multi-monitor support
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
BetterStage
Otterdock