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JellyDraw vs Otterdock

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JellyDraw compared with Otterdock
DetailJellyDraw logo JellyDrawOtterdock logo Otterdock
What it doesFree app to draw on your Mac screen Group apps, files, folders, and links in your Mac Dock with organized workflows
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree version includes pen, highlighter, eraser and whiteboard mode. Pro is $9.99 once and adds shapes, text and export; includes license for 5 Macs, all 1.x updates and 14-day refund. Free: 2 groups with 8 items each. Pro: $6.99 one-time purchase for unlimited groups and Pro skins.
Key features
  • Pen tool for drawing
  • Highlighter for emphasizing
  • Whiteboard mode
  • Drawings stick to windows as they move
  • Shapes (Pro)
  • Text insertion (Pro)
  • Export drawings (Pro)
  • Works on Zoom, Meet, Teams and presentations
  • Fully editable vector ink
  • 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
  • Drawings automatically stick to windows and follow them when moved or resized
  • Works invisibly without accounts, analytics or tracking
  • Free version includes core features; Pro is one-time $9.99 purchase not subscription
  • Native Mac app engineered for Apple Silicon
  • Pro license covers up to 5 of your own Macs
  • 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
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
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Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet −1 (down) since last check18 +2 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)09
Citation Flow (Majestic)015
Referring domains (Majestic)06

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