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MicroNotch vs Night Crew

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MicroNotch compared with Night Crew
DetailMicroNotch logo MicroNotchNight Crew logo Night Crew
What it doesOn-device dictation, clipboard history and tools in your Mac's notch Keep your Mac awake while AI coding agents work, then let it sleep
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inGB IN
Pricing modelFree trial Free trial
PricingFree 3-day trial, then £14.99 one-time (introductory launch price; standard price £19.99 after). Includes all 1.x updates, valid on two Macs, licence never expires. Free trial for 14 days (no account or card required). Licence: $9 once for 2 Macs (price increases to $12 from 1 December 2026). Team licences: $9 per seat for the first 20 seats, $7 per seat after 20 (one-time payment, one invoice). 30-day refund, no questions asked.
Key features
  • Multi-display support with custom positioning
  • Automatic agent detection for Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, and Gemini CLI
  • Lid mode to keep working with laptop closed
  • Activity history tracking for 90 days
  • Journal with 14 days of sleep and wake events
  • Adjustable grace period (0 to 10 minutes)
  • Settings backups before changes
  • Privacy-focused with no analytics or code storage
  • 24-hour time cap on any hold
  • Offline support for 30 days
What makes it different
  • On-device dictation without cloud services or API keys
  • All data stays local on your Mac with no cloud syncing required
  • One-time purchase with lifetime licence and all 1.x updates included
  • One-time purchase, no subscription, with future updates included
  • Intelligent sleep: keeps Mac awake only while agents work, not all the time
  • Works with lid closed using approved system helper
  • 30-day refund policy with no questions asked
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)15 +1 (up) since last check2 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)00
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