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Quilt vs Aubora

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Quilt compared with Aubora
DetailQuilt logo QuiltAubora logo Aubora
What it doesAutomatic window manager for Mac that arranges windows in tiles Not given
StageStartup MVP
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing$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. Free beta with 2,000 newest photos, full version $79 one-time purchase
Key features
  • 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
  • Automatic face detection and grouping across library
  • Map view with camera location data
  • All processing runs locally on your computer
  • Hide photos, faces, or people from view
  • Automatic indexing of new photos
  • Support for multiple libraries with separate settings
  • Read-only access to cloud storage
  • Expert controls for clustering and detection
What makes it different
  • 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
  • No photos leave your device or are sent to Aubora servers for processing
  • Desktop app with no server to maintain, unlike self-hosted alternatives
  • One-time purchase with no subscription 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)Not checked yet no change since last check1 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)50
Citation Flow (Majestic)911
Referring domains (Majestic)29

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