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Ledge vs Linger

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Ledge compared with Linger
DetailLedge logo LedgeLinger logo Linger
What it doesA Mac utility that turns the notch into a shelf for catching and routing files to apps A private, local-first image organizer for design references
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Pricing modelPaid Paid
Pricing$19 USD one-time purchase with 14-day free trial and 7-day refund policy Personal $39 USD one-time for 1 person on 2 Macs with Linger 0.x and 1.x updates included; Lifetime $79 USD one-time for 1 person on 4 Macs with all future major upgrades included. 14-day full trial available with no card required.
Key features
  • 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
  • Add personal notes and tags to each reference
  • Multiple view modes: grid, stack and focus views
  • Text search across titles, notes and tags
  • Canvas feature to arrange references side by side
  • Collections and saved searches
  • Local library with no cloud sync required
  • Optional AI for text extraction and descriptions
  • Chrome extension for easy capture
  • No item count limits
What makes it different
  • 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
  • Private local-first library that keeps your data on your device with zero cloud dependency
  • One-time purchase with permanent access, no monthly subscriptions
  • Canvas tool to explore visual and conceptual relationships between references
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)29 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)100
Citation Flow (Majestic)2313
Referring domains (Majestic)91

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