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

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