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Hazel vs iA Writer

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

Option A
Hazel

Hazel

Productivity

Automated organization for your Mac.

Hazel watches folders and applies rules to keep your Mac organized — built by Noodlesoft, a solo developer for nearly 20 years.

Founder
Paul Kim
Founded
2006
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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