Tiling window manager for Mac that remembers how you work
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Pricing model
Freemium
Freemium
Pricing
Free plan available with core features. Annual plan at $19 USD with unlimited mind maps and watermark-free export. Lifetime plan at $39 USD for one-time payment with permanent access and updates.
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.
Key features
AI-powered content generation for brainstorming
Local data storage with no tracking
Outline mode for rearranging thoughts
S3 cloud sync for cross-device access
Markdown and LaTeX support
Flexible tag organization system
Import from M10C and other external tools
MCP integration and AI API connections
Ad-free experience
Cross-platform support including mobile
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
What makes it different
Lightweight at under 20MB with no performance compromises
Complete data privacy with local-only storage
AI integration that respects user privacy
Open-source core for transparency and customization
Pay-once lifetime option with permanent updates
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
Mind Elixir
BetterStage