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Algenius vs Beckon

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Algenius compared with Beckon
DetailAlgenius logo AlgeniusBeckon logo Beckon
What it doesAutomatic daily logs and screenshots A Mac app that brings your Dock to your cursor in a ring around the pointer
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelNot given Freemium
PricingNot given Free: the ring for open apps, flick and click, your own shortcut, find any app by typing, Glass and Outline looks, zip, AirDrop and image conversions. Beckon Pro: $24, once, on up to 3 Macs, includes your Dock apps running or not, folders and Trash, websites, Shortcuts, files and collections, window
Key features
  • Automatic daily activity logging with AI-drafted reports
  • Advanced screenshot editor with drawing, shapes, annotations, blur, emoji, and counters
  • AI text extraction from screenshots
  • AI text assistant for translate, rewrite, and grammar fix via Alt+S
  • Custom branded watermarks on all screenshots
  • Before-and-after side-by-side image comparison
  • Direct copy-paste to Google Sheets and Excel
  • Cloud storage with share links
  • 3-day retention on free tier, unlimited on Pro
  • App ring around cursor with directional flicking
  • Window switching with live thumbnails
  • Pinned apps, folders and Trash access
  • Website, Shortcut, file and collection management
  • Dock hiding and hiding the Dock for good
  • File drop actions: convert, compress, trim, redact, zip, send
  • Customizable appearance with five look options and accent colors
  • Pointer auto-follow after window selection
  • Cross-display window placement with Shift+release
  • Minimal memory footprint with instant activation
What makes it different
  • All features accessible through three simple keyboard shortcuts
  • Automatic activity log drafting eliminates manual daily reporting
  • Works directly in any application without tab switching
  • No account setup required to start using the app
  • Local activity logs stored on device with full user control
  • Brings the Dock to your cursor instead of requiring travel to the bottom of the screen
  • Works for mouse and trackpad users without requiring keyboard shortcuts
  • One-time purchase with no subscription or account required
  • Completely private with no analytics or data collection
  • Fully restores original Dock settings if you change your mind
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 checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)1518
Referring domains (Majestic)411

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