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Glimt vs NotchStar

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Glimt compared with NotchStar
DetailGlimt logo GlimtNotchStar logo NotchStar
What it doesGuided breathing reminders that float over your work and pause automatically during calls Native Mac control center in the notch with clipboard, files, media, calendar, timers and more
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelPaid Paid
PricingPersonal: $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. $4 USD once, one license for up to 3 Macs, 7 day free trial, 7 day refund policy
Key features
  • 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
  • Clipboard history with search for text, links, images and files
  • File shelf with AirDrop support
  • Now playing controls and artwork
  • Calendar and reminders at a glance
  • Timer, stopwatch and Pomodoro with session tracking
  • Teleprompter with scrolling script
  • Camera mirror for video calls
  • System stats monitoring CPU, memory, disk and network
  • Disk management and cleanup tools
  • Quick notes scratchpad always accessible
What makes it different
  • 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
  • Native macOS design with system controls and accessibility support
  • Privacy-first with no account or data collection by default
  • Works on Macs without notch with floating pill interface
  • Lightweight native menu bar app with no Dock icon
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)24 +3 (up) since last check5 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)102
Citation Flow (Majestic)2017
Referring domains (Majestic)203

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