NotchNook Pro vs sideOS
NotchNook Pro and sideOS are both personal productivity tools. NotchNook Pro is aimed at developers, while sideOS is aimed at freelancers and developers.
NotchNook Pro
The original notch app for Mac, taken to the next level.
sideOS
Voice-driven Mac agent in the notch with local dictation and meetings
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Built for | Developers | Freelancers, Developers, Small businesses |
| Platforms | macos | macos |
| Country | — | — |
| Rating | — | — |
Choose NotchNook Pro if
Choose sideOS if
Mac professionals who want a private voice agent, dictation and meeting notes in one app they pay for once.
- One-time licence with all future updates and no subscription
- No account and no sideOS server between you and the model
- Dictation and meeting transcription stay on the Mac
Look elsewhere if: Windows or mobile users and teams that need shared meeting notes or admin controls (Granola, Raycast).
NotchNook Pro vs sideOS pricing
NotchNook Pro
sideOS
- Lifetime licence$89.90One-time; one Mac at a time, every future update included
- AI model usageVariesPaid to your own provider, about 2 to 5 cents per command
NotchNook Pro · Key features
sideOS · Key features
- Hold-to-talk agent that reads the screen, clicks, types and runs AppleScript
- On-device dictation into any app in 62 languages at no extra cost
- Meeting recording for Zoom, Meet and Teams with on-device Whisper and speakers
- Background tasks with web search, file access and approved shell commands
- Reminders that can complete a task before they fire
- One-click MCP connections for Gmail, Calendar, Notion, Slack and GitHub
Cons
- Apple Silicon Macs with macOS 14 or later only
- Agent use adds API costs unless you run a local model
- No free trial or refund window stated on the site
NotchNook Pro vs sideOS: FAQ
Do NotchNook Pro and sideOS have a free plan?
NotchNook Pro has no free plan. sideOS has no free plan.
Which is better for small businesses, NotchNook Pro or sideOS?
sideOS lists small businesses as a core audience, while NotchNook Pro is aimed more at developers.