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BucketDesk vs Ledge

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BucketDesk compared with Ledge
DetailBucketDesk logo BucketDeskLedge logo Ledge
What it doesSecure S3 storage for human beings A Mac utility that turns the notch into a shelf for catching and routing files to apps
StageStartup Not given
Founded2026 Not given
Based inJM Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingNot given $19 USD one-time purchase with 14-day free trial and 7-day refund policy
Key features
  • Browse and search S3 buckets by prefix or name
  • In-browser preview of PDFs, images, Office documents, audio and video
  • Inspect zip files before extraction without downloading
  • Share files with expiring, revocable links
  • Upload files directly to S3 and restore from Glacier
  • Recycle bin to undo deletes for 30 days
  • S3 Savings tool to find and apply storage cost reductions
  • Workspace roles for team members instead of AWS credentials
  • Edit Office files and save directly to S3
  • Catch any file dragged toward the notch
  • Route files to apps as the right format automatically
  • Open shelf with keyboard shortcut or click the notch
  • Works on Macs with or without a notch
  • No internet required for file handling
  • Universal binary for Apple silicon and Intel
  • Notarized by Apple and signed with Developer ID
  • Real preview tiles with file type badges
  • Minimal disk space requirement
What makes it different
  • No shared AWS credentials or access keys required
  • Files remain in customer's own AWS account
  • Built on AWS primitives requiring no new infrastructure
  • Document AI with answers citing specific pages and sections
  • Transparent pricing with S3 Savings feature that pays for itself
  • Converts the same file to the right format for each destination automatically
  • One-time $19 purchase with no subscription
  • Works on both notched and notch-less Macs
  • 7-day refund policy with no questions asked
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)51 +1 (up) since last check29 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)110
Citation Flow (Majestic)1323
Referring domains (Majestic)29

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