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Bartender vs iA Writer

Side-by-side comparison of two indie startups from the Startup Spotlight directory.

Option A
Bartender

Bartender

Productivity

Take control of your menu bar.

Bartender lets you organize, hide, and customize macOS menu-bar items — an essential power-user tool from a tiny UK studio.

Founder
Ben Surtees
Founded
2012
Team
1-10
Listing
Free (nofollow)
Listed
May 2026
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Option B
iA Writer

iA Writer

Productivity

The Markdown writing app you'll love using.

iA Writer is a distraction-free Markdown editor focused on craft and clarity — used by writers, journalists, and developers.

Founder
Oliver Reichenstein
Founded
2005
Team
1-10
Listing
Free (nofollow)
Listed
May 2026
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