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Startup Folder vs LaunchControl: catalog facts
Startup Folder	LaunchControl
Free Free download; the site lists no price.	Paid Paid app sold through the soma-zone shop.
macOS	macOS
Startup items are managed by dropping files into a folder Runs apps, scripts, Shortcuts and links	Shows every launchd job and its status at a glance Flags invalid jobs and explains the problem
Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later Licence for the published source is not stated on the site	macOS only Paid licence required
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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