Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Sidekins – a Mac companion that visits friends and does your work

A companion that lives on your Mac and hangs out with your friends' sidekins.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   YourStack▲1,251

   A new community for sharing the products you use and ❤️

   2020 · yourstack.com · its alternatives →

2. 2SO
   Sider Omni Sidebar▲374

   Give every Mac app an Agent Sidebar

   16d ago · sider.ai · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Sidemake▲262

   Side-projects by makers with day-jobs at top tech companies.

   2018 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Sideway▲173

   A community of designers showcasing published work.

   2020 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Sidekiker▲67

   Join, share and discover activities you love

   2019 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Daisy▲106

   Dock companion

   2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Mac Pet▲465

   A menu bar pet that wakes and sleeps as you work

   2024 · mac-pet.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Notchkin▲136

   A notes app that lives in your MacBook's notch.

   Jun 2026 · notchkin.app · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Buddy▲125

   A personal digital assistant to handle simple tasks

   2017 · inspiringlife.co · its alternatives →

10. 10
    CozyPet▲70

    A tiny pixel pet that lives on your Mac desktop.

    2025 · cozypet.app.br · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Docko▲288

    Your virtual pet in your macOS dock

    2025 · docko.app · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Sidebar Calendar▲166

    Keeping you on schedule!

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Hoot for Mac▲140

    Widgets, tools, screenshots, wake screen all in your menubar

    2025 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    My Drawer▲96

    Open source, intelligent sidebar for MacOS

    Feb 2026 · mydrawer.furkanksl.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Sidebar▲69

    The modern Dock replacement for your Mac

    2023 · sidebarapp.net · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Pal▲113

    AI therapist and friend, organizing emotional well-being

    2023 · myfriendpal.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Bit Buddy▲150

    The device manager to help you control your digital life

    2024 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    TwoCan▲71

    The app for making lists with friends

    2021 · twocan.app · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Sidekik▲145

    Meet and talk with digital humans

    2019 · sidekik.ai · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Houndr▲82

    An everyday support system for life in the city with dogs.

    2017 · gethoundr.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    dogdings▲104

    A keyboard for dogs, made by dogs

    2016 · dogdings.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Side Door▲78

    Platform matching performers with spaces to create shows

    2019 · bsrconsultant.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Herd Social▲92

    Ditch the highlight reel, find real friends instead

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Tupple▲78

    The virtual friend that helps you create together

    2021 · tupple.ai · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →