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MuteDeck vs BetterStage

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MuteDeck compared with BetterStage
DetailMuteDeck logo MuteDeckBetterStage logo BetterStage
What it doesOne-press mute, camera, and share controls across all meeting apps Tiling window manager for Mac that remembers how you work
StageEstablished Not given
Founded2021 Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing$00 per computer, one-time purchase. Optional update plan $10/yr per computer for major releases after the first year. 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
  • Mute, camera, share, and recording controls across all meeting apps
  • Support for Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Riverside, and more meeting platforms
  • Works with Stream Deck, Loupedeck, Touch Portal, and other hardware surfaces
  • Local REST API for custom integrations
  • Weekly meeting time tracking and insights
  • Custom actions with keyboard shortcuts
  • Automatic compatibility fixes when meeting apps change
  • Status indicators showing mute and camera state
  • Fallback microphone control for unsupported apps
  • Browser extension for web-based meeting apps
  • 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
  • Same controls work across different meeting apps with one button layout
  • Works even with apps MuteDeck doesn't officially support
  • Pay once, own forever with no subscription required
  • Compatible with multiple hardware types and platforms
  • Built and maintained by a single developer with responsive support
  • 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
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)31 +1 (up) since last check10 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)266
Citation Flow (Majestic)3225
Referring domains (Majestic)17352

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