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Overview vs Stay

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Overview

8.0
Productivity

Create live window previews for any application

Stay

7.0
Productivity

Windows manager

Metric Overview Stay
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 3 67
90-day Installs 12 179
365-day Installs 75 556
Version 1.2.3-beta 1.5.1
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 399 1.3K
GitHub Forks 33 89
Open Issues 39 63
License GPL-3.0 MPL-2.0
Language JavaScript JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 1y ago
First Seen Sep 14, 2025 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Overview

Overview allows users to create live window previews for any application, making it easier to manage multiple open windows. It is particularly useful for those who frequently switch between applications and need a quick visual reference of their workspaces.

Overview creates live previews of open windows for any application.

Pros

  • + Creates live window previews for efficient workspace management
  • + Helpful for users who work with multiple applications simultaneously
  • + Lightweight and designed for productivity

Cons

  • - Currently in beta, which may indicate some instability
  • - No auto-updates available, requiring manual checks

Stay

Stay is a window manager that helps users organize and manage their macOS windows with features like window snapping and layout management. It benefits productivity-focused users who need a clean and efficient workspace.

Stay manages and organizes macOS windows to improve workspace efficiency.

Pros

  • + Improves productivity by organizing windows efficiently
  • + Customizable layouts and window management options
  • + Strong GitHub presence indicating developer interest

Cons

  • - Limited recent activity and open issues may indicate maintenance concerns
  • - No significant community discussion or feedback