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Slidepad vs Multi: catalog facts
Slidepad	Multi
Paid Paid app with a 30-day free trial.	Free Free and open source under the GPL 3.0; donations are welcome.
macOS	macOS, Command line
Appears from hot corners or edges without moving other windows Supports Safari web extensions such as ad blockers and password managers	Native notifications, file uploads and dialogs for web apps Configuration in one readable JSON file
Requires macOS 15 or later Paid after the trial	macOS only Setup involves editing JSON rather than a full settings interface
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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