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Dayboard vs Crest

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Dayboard compared with Crest
DetailDayboard logo DayboardCrest logo Crest
What it doesA personal daily workspace for notes, tasks, and important links Answer Claude Code approvals from your MacBook's notch
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inSE Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingDaily: free. Control: $6/month or $61/year (save 15%). Flow: $19/month or $194/year (save 15%). Launch offer: Control annual $39/year through October 31, 2026. Crest Pro: $14.99 once (use on 2 Macs, updates through Crest 7). Crest Cloud + Drop add-on: 50 GB for $4.99/month or $39.99/year; 200 GB for $7.99/month or $79.99/year. 7-day free trial of everything with no card required.
Key features
  • Notes widget for capturing thoughts and ideas
  • Tasks widget for tracking daily priorities
  • Quick links to access favorite tools without tab chaos
  • Calendar overview for day alignment
  • Focus session timer with breaks
  • Goals and milestones tracking
  • Habit tracker for daily checklists
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Calendar sync with Google and Outlook
  • Data export in CSV format
  • Display Claude Code permission prompts on the MacBook notch
  • Answer with Allow or Deny with a single tap
  • View full command details before approving
  • Answer Claude's multiple-choice questions from the notch
  • Support for Codex CLI
  • Support for GitHub Copilot CLI
  • Visible on any display, even over fullscreen apps
  • Works with Claude Code's native hook system
What makes it different
  • Simplicity without sacrificing functionality—no complex workflows or automations
  • Personal by design with no enforced team features or shared workflows
  • Free tier is fully functional for personal daily workspace use
  • Customizable widget layout—add only what you use and arrange your way
  • Fast, reliable, and private by design with synced security
  • Shows prompts on the notch, visible over any fullscreen app or external display
  • One-time purchase with no subscription required
  • Uses native hooks instead of patching or injecting
  • No API key or extra signup 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)19 +3 (up) since last check8 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)159
Citation Flow (Majestic)2431
Referring domains (Majestic)28107

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