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MuteDeck vs ColorPause

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MuteDeck compared with ColorPause
DetailMuteDeck logo MuteDeckColorPause logo ColorPause
What it doesOne-press mute, camera, and share controls across all meeting apps Break the scroll habit by turning distracting websites and apps gray once you reach your limits.
StageEstablished Startup
Founded2021 2026
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelPaid Paid
Pricing$00 per computer, one-time purchase. Optional update plan $10/yr per computer for major releases after the first year. 1 Mac: $39 one time ($29 until November 10). 3 Macs: $59 one time ($49 until November 10). 5 Macs: $69 one time ($59 until November 10). All plans include 12 months of updates. Free 14-day trial with no card required.
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
  • Minutes or opens limits per hour or per day
  • Active hours scheduling
  • Chosen days configuration
  • Days off exclusions
  • Last 7 days analytics
  • Works with multiple displays
  • Menu bar access
  • No browser extension required
  • Supports Mac apps and web apps
  • Keep gray or show in color options
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
  • Takes color away instead of locking you out, letting interest fade naturally
  • Only the window over its limit turns gray, rest of screen stays in color
  • Works without browser extension in Chrome and Safari
  • No account, no analytics, complete privacy
  • Research-backed approach showing 50 minutes daily reduction
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 checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)260
Citation Flow (Majestic)3212
Referring domains (Majestic)1731

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