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Otterdock vs Quilt

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Otterdock compared with Quilt
DetailOtterdock logo OtterdockQuilt logo Quilt
What it doesGroup apps, files, folders, and links in your Mac Dock with organized workflows Automatic window manager for Mac that arranges windows in tiles
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree: 2 groups with 8 items each. Pro: $6.99 one-time purchase for unlimited groups and Pro skins. $4.99 one-time purchase (launch price until 30 November 2026, then $9.99). One Mac license included. Separate licenses available for additional Macs. No subscription, no monthly fees.
Key features
  • 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
  • Grid, Columns, Rows, and Side layouts
  • Automatic window placement and gap filling
  • Multi-monitor support with independent layouts
  • Focus mode and Dim mode
  • Window stacking when screen is full
  • Floating apps that ignore tiling
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts
  • App-specific minimum size handling
  • Clean screen mode for presentations
  • Window switcher grouped by screen
What makes it different
  • 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
  • Automatic arrangement requires no manual window management
  • One-time purchase with no subscription fees
  • Configured through settings window, not config file
  • Privacy-focused: only needs Accessibility permission, reads no window content
  • 48-hour free trial with no card or account required
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)18 +2 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)95
Citation Flow (Majestic)159
Referring domains (Majestic)62

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