What Tablif read on DeskPile's site
DeskPile describes itself as: “DeskPile Bring a whole group of Mac windows back with one key”
- Price model: One-time · free tier
- Free tier: Free forever
- Stage: Live, no waitlist
- Alternative to: Magnet & Rectangle
- How it differs: “DeskPile manages groups of windows — for the rest of us.”
What it is
Calls itself “window-group manager”.
- Calls itself: window-group manager
“A menu-bar window-group manager for macOS.”
Where it puts itself
Positions itself as an alternative to Magnet & Rectangle. Rules out “subscription”.
- Alternative to: Magnet & Rectangle
- Says it will not: subscription
“DeskPile manages groups of windows — for the rest of us.”
“Magnet & Rectangle snap one window.”
What it costs
One-time purchase. A free tier, free forever. No monthly or yearly plan. Prices quoted: $15.
- One-time: yes
- Monthly: no
- Yearly: no
- Free plan: free forever
- Price: $15
“$15 one-time unlocks 9 groups”
“No subscription.”
“Free for 2 groups”
Who it sells to
Sells to consumers. Made for keyboard-first people.
- Sells to: consumers
- Made for: keyboard-first people
“DeskPile manages groups of windows — for the rest of us.”
“Made for keyboard-first people.”
How it runs
A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline.
- Kind: desktop
- Runs on: macOS
- Runs where: on the device, offline
“A menu-bar window-group manager for macOS.”
“Requires macOS 14+”
What it works with
Names Chrome, Magnet & Rectangle and 5 more on its pages.
- Names: Chrome · Magnet & Rectangle · Mail · +4
“Chrome”
“DeskPile”
What it offers as proof
Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up.
- Instant signup: yes
- Trial asks for: nothing
“Download for macOS”
“Direct download, not the App Store”
Sources
Tablif read these pages, last on 10 Nov 2026. Everything above is what the product says about itself; Tablif does not verify every claim.
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