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BuyBye vs Otterdock

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BuyBye compared with Otterdock
DetailBuyBye logo BuyByeOtterdock logo Otterdock
What it doesA free shared shopping list app that works offline Group apps, files, folders, and links in your Mac Dock with organized workflows
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: $0 with up to 5 shopping lists, 5-recipe box, current week meal planning, up to 2 collaborators per list. Pro Individual: $1.99/month or $9.99/year with unlimited lists, recipes, collaborators, multi-week meal planning, item photos, and recurring templates. Pro Family: $14.99/year for up to 6 Free: 2 groups with 8 items each. Pro: $6.99 one-time purchase for unlimited groups and Pro skins.
Key features
  • Shared shopping lists with real-time sync across devices
  • Auto-categorize items into Produce, Dairy, Frozen and other categories
  • Voice input in seven languages
  • Import recipes with ingredients auto-added to shopping list
  • Meal planner with weekly and multi-week planning
  • Works completely offline with local device storage
  • No account required to start using the app
  • No ads on any pricing tier
  • Multilingual interface and auto-categorization
  • Item photos and custom category ordering in Pro
  • 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 offline-first with automatic syncing when network returns
  • No account or sign-up required to start shopping
  • Completely free with no ads across all tiers
  • Real-time list sharing that syncs even when offline
  • Automatically organizes items by category while you type or speak
  • 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
  • Free tier with 2 groups and 8 items per group
  • Two distribution channels for flexibility
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Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check18 +2 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)159
Citation Flow (Majestic)1715
Referring domains (Majestic)396

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