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Lingon vs Startup Folder: catalog facts
Lingon	Startup Folder
Freemium Lingon is free; Lingon Pro is a separate one-time purchase.	Free Free download; the site lists no price.
macOS	macOS
Schedules tasks without editing launchd files by hand Runs tasks at times, intervals, login or by hot key	Startup items are managed by dropping files into a folder Runs apps, scripts, Shortcuts and links
macOS only, and needs macOS 14 or later Root tasks and full launchd editing need the paid Pro app	Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later Licence for the published source is not stated on the site
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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