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Browser Deputy vs Monarch: catalog facts
Browser DeputyMonarch

Best for: Mac users who want keyboard access to bookmarks, history and menu commands

Best for: Apple Silicon Mac users who want Spotlight replaced with a broader command bar

Paid

14-day free trial, then a one-time purchase for up to three Macs.

Free

Free download.

macOS macOS
  • Searches browser bookmarks and history from any app
  • Searches menu items of the frontmost app
All 4 strengths for Browser Deputy
  • Searches browser bookmarks and history from any app
  • Searches menu items of the frontmost app
  • Runs AppleScript commands from the palette
  • One-time purchase with lifetime updates
  • Calculator with dates, time zones, units and currencies
  • Searchable clipboard history built in
All 4 strengths for Monarch
  • Calculator with dates, time zones, units and currencies
  • Searchable clipboard history built in
  • Quick access to macOS settings and system commands
  • Browser bookmark search
  • macOS only, version 13 or later
  • Not available on the Mac App Store
  • No Intel Mac support yet
  • Pre-1.0 software
All 3 limitations for Monarch
  • No Intel Mac support yet
  • Pre-1.0 software
  • Closed source
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Not open source Not open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline
Sources for Browser Deputy

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

Sources for Monarch

Catalog checked September 24, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.