What Tablif read on Crate's site
Crate describes itself as: “Crate · Every file tool, one crate.”
- Price model: One-time · free tier
- Free tier: Free for a trial
- Stage: Live, no waitlist
What it is
Calls itself “Mac app”.
- Calls itself: Mac app
“Mac app”
Where it puts itself
Claims “first”.
- Superlative claim: first
“The first 10 people to email me at [email protected] will get a free lifetime license.”
What it costs
One-time purchase. Free for a trial period. No monthly plan. Prices quoted: $5.99.
- One-time: yes
- Monthly: no
- Free plan: free for a trial
- Price: $5.99
“Crate Pro $5.99”
“One-time purchase. No subscription.”
“A free 14-day trial with every feature unlocked, then a one-time Crate Pro license.”
How it runs
A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. AI is a side feature.
- Kind: desktop
- Runs on: macOS
- Runs where: on the device, offline
- AI role: a side feature
“Mac app”
“…macOS”
What it works with
Integrates with Finder, LibreOffice, calibre and 1 more. Names macOS on its pages.
- Integrates with: Finder · LibreOffice · calibre · +1
- Names: macOS
“Crate Every file tool, one crate Everything you do to files, in one beautifully simple Mac app.”
“Finder's Lock flag”
What it offers as proof
Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up. Publishes a blog.
- Instant signup: yes
- Trial asks for: nothing
“Download for Mac Buy Crate Pro $5.99”
“Free 14 -day trial · No account or card · Built for Apple silicon”
Sources
Tablif read these pages, last on 4 Nov 2026. Everything above is what the product says about itself; Tablif does not verify every claim.
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