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NotePlan vs Bartender

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

Option A
NotePlan

NotePlan

Productivity

Markdown-based daily planner for Mac and iOS.

NotePlan combines a calendar, task list, and Markdown notes in one app — built by a solo developer, beloved by GTD enthusiasts.

Founder
Eduard Metzger
Founded
2018
Team
1-10
Listing
Free (nofollow)
Listed
May 2026
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Option B
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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