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Notch Now vs Beckon

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Notch Now compared with Beckon
DetailNotch Now logo Notch NowBeckon logo Beckon
What it doesA Mac notch app for saving files, links, images and text for later A Mac app that brings your Dock to your cursor in a ring around the pointer
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inAU 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
  • Drag files, links, images and text to the notch or use keyboard shortcuts
  • Quick Look preview for saved items
  • Add notes and set reminders for items
  • Support for files up to 250 MB
  • Done and Later sections for organizing items
  • Keyboard shortcuts for all actions
  • Local storage with no cloud sync
  • Optional lock for inbox privacy
  • 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
  • Everything stays on your Mac with no account, cloud sync or data collection
  • Seamless integration with macOS notch or top-center tray on other displays
  • Fast drag-and-drop with instant disk writing before UI confirmation
  • Minimal permissions with read-only clipboard access
  • Optional reminders with native notification banners
  • 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)9 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)018
Referring domains (Majestic)011

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