Encore Display vs Glimt

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Encore Display compared with Glimt
Detail	Encore Display	Glimt
What it does	Turn your old iMac into a real display for your Mac with one cable	Guided breathing reminders that float over your work and pause automatically during calls
Stage	Not given	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	SE	NO
Pricing model	Free trial	Paid
Pricing	Free for 72 hours, then $49 USD once. One license covers one Mac and any number of iMacs. No subscription.	Personal: $39 one time for up to 2 computers. Teams: $32 per seat, one time, 5 seats minimum. 14-day free trial available. 1 year of updates included with every license.
Key features	Up to 5K Retina resolution display 60fps smooth video and window movement Works with one cable connection iMac speakers and microphone support Brightness synchronization between Mac and iMac Night Shift support on both screens Automatic sleep and wake synchronization Works with closed MacBook lid Real display arrangement in System Settings Plug and play setup	Micro breathing reminders that float up and fade away automatically Custom breathing playlists with multiple patterns Built-in breathing patterns: Coherence, Box, 4-7-8, and Trikona AI-powered custom visualizations Configurable reminder intervals from 1 to 120 minutes Fullscreen or windowed breathing prompt mode MacOS Shortcuts integration to automate actions on session start and end Built-in MCP server for AI agent integration Menu bar integration with no dock icon
What makes it different	No modifications needed - no screwdriver or driver boards required Single cable connection unlike wireless alternatives No account or tracking - privacy-focused Works with any Intel iMac from Late 2012 onwards One license covers one Mac and any number of iMacs	One-time purchase with no subscription or recurring fees Never interrupts calls through automatic detection of microphone and camera use AI agent can design custom breathing visualizations on demand Respects focus and workflow by never taking keyboard focus No data collection beyond what is necessary for licensing
Free plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
Platforms	Not given	Not given
Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	4 +3 (up) since last check	24 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	0	10
Citation Flow (Majestic)	0	20
Referring domains (Majestic)	0	20

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