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SnapState vs Otterdock

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SnapState compared with Otterdock
DetailSnapState logo SnapStateOtterdock logo Otterdock
What it doesNative macOS menu bar app that saves and restores window layouts, apps, and browser tabs across Spaces Group apps, files, folders, and links in your Mac Dock with organized workflows
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Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing$9.99 one-time purchase for up to 3 Macs, lifetime license, free updates, 14-day money-back guarantee Free: 2 groups with 8 items each. Pro: $6.99 one-time purchase for unlimited groups and Pro skins.
Key features
  • Save windows on every macOS Space
  • Restore all open browser tabs from Safari, Chrome, Edge, Brave, Arc, Chromium
  • Display-aware window remapping for monitor changes
  • Automatic reactions to display and sleep events
  • Local-only data storage with no cloud sync
  • Global keyboard shortcuts for quick restore
  • Named workspace snapshots
  • Automatic app relaunching
  • Full-screen and multi-Space restore
  • 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
  • One-time $9.99 purchase with lifetime license for up to 3 Macs
  • No subscription required
  • Restores every Space independently as you switch between them
  • Workspace data stays entirely local on your Mac
  • Simple menu bar interface for quick access
  • 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
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)6 +1 (up) since last check18 +2 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)19
Citation Flow (Majestic)2415
Referring domains (Majestic)166

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