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24 alternatives to Bike

Tool for thought

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Bike launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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Bike – macOS Native Outliner▲513
Bike’s most original feature is the “fluid” text editing. Lots of text editors have animated some interactions (cursor movement, insert newline, etc), but I think Bike is the first designed from the ground up to support fluid editing. Give it a try, it feels different. (movie on home page if you don't have Mac) Other Features: • In text mode Bike works like a normal text editor. In outline mode rows are constrained to outline hierarchy. • .bike file format is HTML subset, so files are easy to parse and manipulate. Bike also supports .opml and .txt. • Scriptable via AppleScript. Javascript…
2022 · hogbaysoftware.com · its alternatives →
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xTiles▲1,036
Organize your ideas & projects visually
2022 · xtiles.app · its alternatives →
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Thought Train▲375
Stop using sticky notes to remember what you're doing 📒 🚫
2018 · thoughtsformac.com · its alternatives →
4
Framer Flows▲187
App design made simple.
2016 · its alternatives →
5
Chunk▲298
Hi HN Dudley here, tech lead on Chunk. Chunk is a macOS menu bar app for time-blocking. It opens with Cmd + / and slides down over whatever you're doing - including fullscreen apps. There's also a live countdown in the tray for the current block. Click-and-drag to create blocks, day/week views, Google/Outlook/Apple Calendar sync, Apple Reminders integration, and a Todo mode where tasks can be dragged onto the timeline. Templates and Routines let you build an ideal day once and auto-apply it on chosen weekdays. There's a local MCP server, so you can ask Claude Desktop to…
2025 · chunkapp.net · its alternatives →
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Outline for Mac▲74
Your digital notebook, with local storage and cloud sync.
2014 · outline.app · its alternatives →
7
Sketch 3▲297
Liquid Glass redesign, an all-new Inspector, and more
2014 · sketch.com · its alternatives →
8
OneTask (Mac)▲146
Focus on one thing at a time
2014 · onetask.com · its alternatives →
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Kiki for Mac▲303
The accountability monster that keeps you focused on a task
Jan 2026 · kiki.computer · its alternatives →
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focusedOS▲376
Hide all distractions with one click
2024 · focusedos.com · its alternatives →
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Framer Cloud▲218
A modern design workflow
2016 · its alternatives →
12
Maccy▲374
Lightweight open-source clipboard manager for macOS
2019 · maccy.app · its alternatives →
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Outlinely for iPhone & iPad▲140
An elegant app for organizing notes and thoughts
2016 · glamdevelopment.com · its alternatives →
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Hyperfocused▲148
Deep work menubar app for macOS
2023 · hyperfocused.app · its alternatives →
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Slapdash 1.0 ▲402
Work at the speed of thought
2019 · slapdash.com · its alternatives →
16
PopTask▲299
Light menu bar task manager for quickly capturing tasks
Mar 2026 · poptask.bar · its alternatives →
17
Strike▲152
Powerful outlining app that will make your writing happy
2018 · strike-app.com · its alternatives →
18
Glide▲72
Reading guide for macOS
2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Worky▲130
Effortlessly manage your macOS desktop
2022 · worky.betweenframes.net · its alternatives →
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Thought Plan▲203
Super convenient tool to write down your thoughts & ideas
2014 · thoughtplan.com · its alternatives →
21
My Drawer▲96
Open source, intelligent sidebar for MacOS
Feb 2026 · mydrawer.furkanksl.com · its alternatives →
22
Ampler▲118
Smart, light and fast e-bike that looks like a regular bike
2016 · amplerbikes.com · its alternatives →
23
Quip for Mac & Windows▲226
The modern productivity suite designed for teams
2015 · quip.com · its alternatives →
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Kosshi▲96
Simple, fast outliner for Mac and iPhone.
May 2026 · kosshi.app · its alternatives →

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