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Haptiker vs Dex

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Haptiker compared with Dex
DetailHaptiker logo HaptikerDex logo Dex
What it doesTrackpad edge sliders for volume, brightness and keyboard backlight A personal CRM that brings your relationships into one place with reminders, notes, timelines, and thoughtful follow-up workflows.
StageStartup Established
Founded2026 2019
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing$4.99 one-time purchase (launch price, regular price $7.99). 7-day free trial of all features. One license works on up to 3 Macs. Premium: $12/month (annual billing) with 6-day free trial; Professional: $20/month (annual billing) with 6-day free trial; Team: $40 per user per month (billed monthly). Up to 40% discount on annual billing. Students get 50% off for a year; MBA students get 50% off for two years.
Key features
  • Right-edge slider for volume with mute on double-tap
  • Left-edge slider for display brightness, including external monitors on Apple Silicon Macs
  • Top-edge slider for keyboard backlight adjustment
  • Bottom-edge app switcher with flick navigation and double-tap browse
  • Gesture guards ignore two-finger scrolls and mid-pad swipes
  • External monitor brightness control via native DDC/CI
  • On-screen level indicator showing audio output destination
  • Customizable edge width, sensitivity and zone preview
  • Optional activation key requiring fn or left Option key hold
  • Import and sync contacts from LinkedIn, Gmail, Outlook, WhatsApp, iMessage, Facebook, Instagram, and CSV files
  • Browser extension for seamless LinkedIn, Facebook, and email integration
  • Native mobile apps for iOS and Android plus web and desktop access
  • Research credits for contact briefings on background and role changes
  • Map view for visualizing contacts by location
  • Mail merge for personalized outreach campaigns
  • Voice mode for hands-free contact management
  • API and Zapier access for workflow automation
What makes it different
  • Controls four trackpad edges instead of just volume and brightness
  • Brightness control follows the cursor across multiple displays including external monitors
  • No subscription, one-time purchase with lifetime access
  • Automatic updates and email support from creators
  • Works on up to 3 Macs with a single license key
  • Built specifically for personal relationships, not sales pipelines like Salesforce or HubSpot
  • Automatic contact syncing from 15+ sources with no manual data entry
  • AI-native integration with Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini via MCP protocol
  • Thoughtful reminders and follow-up workflows designed for relationship nurturing
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)6 +5 (up) since last check52 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)211
Citation Flow (Majestic)2238
Referring domains (Majestic)12664

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