What Tablif read on MacChain's site
MacChain describes itself as: “MacChain A scrolling window manager for Mac.”
- Price model: One-time
- Stage: Live, no waitlist
- How it differs: “MacChain does the opposite — every window lines up side by side on one endless strip.”
What it is
Calls itself “scrolling window manager”.
- Calls itself: scrolling window manager
“A scrolling window manager for Mac.”
Where it puts itself
Rules out “subscription”.
- Says it will not: subscription
“MacChain does the opposite — every window lines up side by side on one endless strip.”
“No subscription”
What it costs
One-time purchase. No free plan. No monthly or yearly plan. Prices quoted: $14.
- One-time: yes
- Monthly: no
- Yearly: no
- Free plan: no
- Price: $14
“$14 once”
“No subscription”
Who it sells to
Sells to consumers.
- Sells to: consumers
“Most tools rent you a feature. This one you own.”
How it runs
A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Offers an API.
- Kind: desktop
- Runs on: macOS
- Runs where: on the device, offline
- API: yes
“A real Mac app, not a web wrapper”
“…macOS 13+”
What it works with
Integrates with Raycast. Names PaperWM, Rectangle and 1 more on its pages.
- Integrates with: Raycast
- Names: PaperWM · Rectangle · niri
“MacChain”
“PaperWM”
What it offers as proof
Live, no waitlist. Claims “128”. Try it without signing up.
- Number claimed: 128
- Instant signup: yes
- Trial asks for: nothing
“Buy — $14”
“Try the whole thing free in your browser before you install anything.”
Sources
Tablif read these pages, last on 11 Nov 2026. Everything above is what the product says about itself; Tablif does not verify every claim.
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