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uBar vs Sidebar: catalog facts
uBar	Sidebar
Best for: Mac users who prefer a Windows-style taskbar over the Dock	Best for: Mac users who want a more configurable Dock and window switcher
Paid Paid app with a 14-day free trial.	Paid A seven-day free trial is available; continued use requires a paid license.
macOS	macOS
Taskbar or dock mode, switchable to suit how you work Separate bar per monitor, or mirrored across all All 4 strengths for uBar Taskbar or dock mode, switchable to suit how you work Separate bar per monitor, or mirrored across all Live window previews and per-window entries Recently updated with support for current macOS	Configurable separately across multiple screens Includes window previews, switching and snapping All 3 strengths for Sidebar Configurable separately across multiple screens Includes window previews, switching and snapping Built-in launcher and multimedia controls
Paid after the trial macOS only	Requires macOS 13 Ventura or newer Free trial lasts seven days
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
Offline features available	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for uBar ubarapp.com Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Sidebar sidebarapp.net Catalog checked October 8, 2026

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