Warden · Office #42,951

Where it puts itself

Publishes a comparison page.

“The macOS lock hides your screen. Warden keeps it visible and blocks only your keyboard, mouse, and trackpad.”

“Warden vs macOS screen lock -> https://www.getwarden.org/warden-vs-macos-screen-lock”

What it costs

One-time purchase. No free plan. Trial: “7-day”. No monthly plan. Prices quoted: $8.99.

• One-time: yes
• Monthly: no
• Free plan: no
• Price: $8.99
• Trial: 7-day

“7-day free trial, then $8.99 once for up to 3 Macs.”

“Every feature, no subscription”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers.

• Sells to: consumers

“$ 8.99 once · Up to 3 Macs per license”

How it runs

A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Distributed through the Homebrew. No API. AI is a side feature.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• Distributed via: Homebrew
• API: no
• AI role: a side feature

“Warden for macOS”

“…macOS 15.2+”

What it works with

Runs inside macOS. Built on macOS. Names Claude Code, Cursor and 2 more on its pages.

• Runs inside: macOS
• Built on: macOS
• Names: Claude Code · Cursor · Homebrew · +1

“Claude Code”

“Cursor”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up. Publishes a blog.

• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Download free trial Buy $8.99”

“7-day free trial · No card needed · macOS 15.2+”