Snapset saves complete desktop workspace configurations and restores them instantly, addressing the manual effort of rearranging windows, reopening browser tabs, and repositioning apps after context switching between different work modes.
A saved layout captures window positions and sizes, which apps are open, browser tabs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox, and Brave, and folder locations. When a user switches to a saved layout, Snapset repositions and relaunches everything to match the saved state, with the developer claiming switch times as low as 0.6 seconds via keyboard shortcut.
Activation options extend beyond keyboard shortcuts: the menu bar icon, voice commands using local speech processing, app-specific triggers, wake-from-sleep automation, and display connection detection (useful for users who plug into a dock or external display). Layouts can store unlimited configurations across different projects, clients, or contexts.
The Core plan supports one display, while Max supports unlimited displays for multi-monitor setups.
System requirements: Mac with Apple Silicon, macOS 14 Sonoma or later. Requires Accessibility permission; other permissions are optional depending on features used.
Pricing: Core plan $1/month ($12/year) or $36 lifetime (one display). Max plan $2.50/month ($30/year) or $90 lifetime (unlimited displays). Max for Business starts at $60/year for 2 seats. 14-day free trial available without a credit card. 30-day money-back guarantee.
Limitations: Requires Apple Silicon, excluding Intel Mac users. The Core plan’s single-display limit pushes users toward the higher-priced Max plan for multi-monitor setups. Browser tab restoration depends on the supported browser list.
Alternatives: Moom, Mosaic, or Bunch handle window layouts with varying degrees of tab and app management. Keyboard Maestro can automate workspace switching with broader customization but requires more setup.
Suitable for users who regularly switch between distinct work contexts—such as focused coding, meetings, and email—and want automatic restoration of their full workspace state.
