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Default Folder X vs iA Writer

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

Option A
Default Folder X

Default Folder X

Productivity

Open and save dialogs, supercharged.

Default Folder X enhances every macOS open/save dialog with recent files, favorites, and tagging — solo-developed by St. Clair Software since 1992.

Founder
Jon Gotow
Founded
1992
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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