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EdgeBar vs Synapse: Features, Pricing and Fit

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Listed product details for EdgeBar and Synapse
Detail	EdgeBar	Synapse
Overview	EdgeBar is a macOS utility that turns the edges of a MacBook trackpad (or Magic Trackpad/Mouse) into volume and brightness sliders, adding quick mute, media controls and fine‑step adjustments. It runs from the menu bar, requires macOS 13 or later, and costs a one‑time $9 purchase. It targets Mac users who want tactile, edge‑based control without altering normal gestures.	It helps users simplify their mac experience with a native, lightweight, and privacy-first approach
Listed features	Volume control on right edge Brightness control on left edge Haptic feedback during slides Quick mute via double‑tap corner Media strip for play/skip on bottom edge Fine‑step adjustment with Shift‑Option	Snipping studio for screenshot and annotation Clipboard history to save and search copied text and images Notch shelf for quickly file access Keep awake to prevent mac from sleeping during important tasks
Best suited to	Mac users who want quick, tactile volume and brightness adjustments directly from the trackpad.	Mac users looking for a lightweight and privacy-first productivity app Users who need to simplify their mac experience with a range of tools Those who want to boost their productivity with features like snipping studio and keep awake
Limitations and fit	Cannot change brightness on most third‑party external monitors.	Only available for macos 14 and later
Pricing model	One-time Payment	Subscription, Freemium
Listed price	Not listed	Not listed Check current pricing
Platforms	MacOS	MacOS