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Sidebox vs Otterdock

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Sidebox compared with Otterdock
DetailSidebox logo SideboxOtterdock logo Otterdock
What it doesA dashboard for indie hackers and solo founders running multiple products Group apps, files, folders, and links in your Mac Dock with organized workflows
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree trial: 7 days, no card required. Starter: $12/month (or $120/year with annual billing) for 3 projects, 1 GB storage, 90 days metric history. Pro: $29/month (or $290/year with annual billing) for 10 projects, 10 GB storage, 365 days metric history, saved reports and views. Free: 2 groups with 8 items each. Pro: $6.99 one-time purchase for unlimited groups and Pro skins.
Key features
  • Store and organize project links, files, and brand details
  • Activity timeline across all projects
  • Search Console performance and rank tracking
  • Keyword research and tracking via DataForSEO
  • Saved performance reports and portfolio views (Pro)
  • MCP connection for AI context and metrics
  • 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
What makes it different
  • All your apps and metrics in one unified dashboard
  • Never replaces existing tools, only summarizes key data
  • Optional integrations - start with links and files before connecting services
  • Designed specifically for indie developers and solo founders
  • Search and SEO tools built in with DataForSEO integration
  • 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
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)4 no change since last check18 +2 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)99
Citation Flow (Majestic)2015
Referring domains (Majestic)146

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