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Setapp Review
What Setapp does, who it is for, how to tell whether the subscription pays off, and what we still have to test before we rate it.
2 min read
Mac app · MacPaw
Setapp
Best for: A subscription catalogue of Mac apps.
- Best for
- A subscription catalogue of Mac apps
- Developer
- MacPaw
- Price
- Price not yet verified · check the vendor for current pricing
- Our testing
- Not yet hands-on tested
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Pricing options
Mac
About $10/month
Power User
About $15/month
Family
About $20/month
Multiple seats; free trial available
These prices are approximate and have not been checked against the vendor. Plans and prices change, so confirm on the official site before buying.
Features
- Subscription access to a curated catalog of Mac apps
- Apps update automatically
- One billing for dozens of tools
- Includes iOS apps on some plans
- Discover apps by category
Benefits and disadvantages
Benefits
- Cost-effective if you would use several included apps
- Try apps without separate purchases
- Simple management of licenses
- Frequently adds new tools
Disadvantages (cons)
- You lose access when you cancel
- Only worth it if you use enough of the catalog
- Not every popular app is included
- Updates may lag behind direct versions
Who should use Setapp
- Users who like trying many utilities
- People who would otherwise buy three or more included apps
- Teams who want consolidated billing
Use cases
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