WebCatalog
Turns websites into desktop apps, with many accounts signed in
WebCatalog report card
Fair · out of 4.0 · graded Oct 18, 2026
Best for web apps in their own windows, several accounts each
WebCatalog turns websites into proper desktop apps on Mac and Windows, each with its own window, notifications and badge, and it keeps several accounts of the same service signed in at once. Three WhatsApps, two Slacks, no tab hunting. But the free plan stops at 2 apps and shows ads, and there's nothing for your phone.
Who WebCatalog is for
- Great if you juggle several WhatsApp, Slack or Instagram accounts at once
- Handy when you keep losing your email and chat among dozens of browser tabs
- Good for freelancers who want each client's apps kept in their own space
Who WebCatalog is not for
- Tight if you're staying free, with 2 apps, 2 profiles and ads
- Skip it if you're on Linux and need it to just work, as support there is experimental
- Not for you if you want the same setup on your phone, as there's no phone app
Why WebCatalog gets a 2.2
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- CValue for moneyPro is $5 a month billed yearly ($6 monthly), the dear end of what utilities charge, though it undercuts the apps it competes with, like Rambox at $70 a year and Wavebox at $8.33 a month. Teams pay $8 a user on Business for shared spaces and SSO.
- CFree plan and trialBasic is free for good, but it's 2 desktop apps, 2 profiles and 1 space, with ads and no blocker or app lock. Fine for one extra WhatsApp; you'll hit the wall after that. There's a 7-day Pro trial too.
- CFeaturesIt does its one job fully: any site in its own window with native notifications, separate sessions for several accounts, spaces per client, a new-tab extension and an ad blocker on Pro. That's a small job, though, and Linux support is only experimental.
- BEase of useNo store rating on record, but there's next to nothing to set up: install it, pick a site from the 65,000+ in its catalog, sign in, and it's an app.
- CPlatforms and integrationsMac, Windows and, experimentally, Linux, plus a new-tab extension for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave and Vivaldi. That's computers only: no phone apps are listed.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from WebCatalog's own pages on 18 October 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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<a href="https://toolgpa.com/tools/webcatalog#review"><img src="https://toolgpa.com/badge/webcatalog.svg" alt="WebCatalog: 2.2 GPA on ToolGPA" width="196" height="56"></a>Where WebCatalog stands among desktop utilities
WebCatalog's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 7 of the 94 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 10.
It stands best on ease of use (B, above 33 of 94) and worst on features (C, above 1).
Its paid plans start at $5 a month, against a middle price of $2.50 for the category: 13 of the 17 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 4 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 95 desktop utilities we grade, cut by the letter each got. WebCatalog’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 2 of 94, level with 9
- CFree plan and trialAbove 4 of 94, level with 32
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 94, level with 70
- BEase of useAbove 33 of 94, level with 61
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 65 of 94, level with 20
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 55 desktop utilities. Further left costs less, and higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Point at a dot to see which tool it is.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Keep WebCatalog, or make your own?
Keep it
To replace WebCatalog you would be making a web browser. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 77 of the 94 other desktop utilities grade higher. It costs $60 a year.
What you could make
- Ad and tracker blocking and bookmarks: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- A web browser.
- Apps for macOS, Windows and Linux that stay in step with each other.
- Hooks into the device itself: widgets.
What this rests on. WebCatalog’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
What is WebCatalog?
WebCatalog turns websites into desktop apps for Mac, Windows and Linux, each with its own window, notifications and badges, and keeps several accounts of the same service signed in at once. Apps can be grouped into spaces for work, personal life or clients, and a browser extension puts the same apps on the new-tab page. A free plan covers two apps; Pro removes the limits.
WebCatalog has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). See every plan
Good for
- People juggling several accounts of the same web app
- Freelancers and agencies keeping each client's apps apart
- Anyone who wants web apps in their own windows instead of browser tabs
Worth knowing
- The free Basic plan stops at 2 desktop apps, 2 profiles and 1 space, and it shows ads.
- Linux support is experimental: WebCatalog says the app may not work on every distribution and it may not help with distribution-specific issues.
- The desktop app needs macOS 13 or Windows 10 or later, and no phone apps are listed.
- Shared spaces, team management and SAML single sign-on need Business, at $8 per user / month billed annually.
Key features
- Desktop apps from websites
- Gives any website its own window, icon and place in the Dock or taskbar, with native notifications and badges. The catalog lists 65,000+ ready-made apps.
- Multiple accounts
- Each app keeps its own session, so several WhatsApp, Slack or Instagram accounts can stay signed in at the same time.
- Spaces
- Group apps into spaces for work, personal life or each client, and switch between them without closing anything.
- New-tab extension
- A new-tab page for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave and Vivaldi shows the same apps, folders and pages, which sync across devices and the web.
- Widgets
- To-dos, focus mode and live weather on every plan; Pro adds a Pomodoro timer, world clock, calculator and currency and unit converters.
- Privacy controls
- Pro adds an ad and tracker blocker and an app lock, and removes the ads shown on the free plan.
WebCatalog pricing
- Starts at
- $5 per month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly)
- Free plan
- Basic plan: 2 desktop apps, 2 profiles and 1 space, one new-tab page, basic widgets and cloud sync. It shows ads and has no app lock or ad blocker.
- Free trial
- 7-day free trial of Pro or Business
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0 | 2 desktop apps, 2 profiles, 1 space, basic widgets and cloud sync, with ads. No credit card required. |
| Pro | $5per month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly) | Unlimited desktop apps, profiles and spaces, all widgets, an ad and tracker blocker, app lock, theme colors, no ads and priority support. |
| Business | $8per user / month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly) | Everything in Pro plus shared spaces, team management, centralized billing and SAML single sign-on. |
Read from webcatalog.io on Oct 18, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with WebCatalog before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountSave up to 20% with yearly billing
The pricing page says yearly billing saves up to 20%: Pro is $5 a month billed annually against $6 monthly, and Business $8 per user against $10.
Stated on webcatalog.io
WebCatalog alternatives
- WebCatalog vs Rambox
Free plan · from $7.00/mo
- WebCatalog vs Wavebox
Free plan · from $8.33/mo
- WebCatalog vs Shift
Free plan · from $19.99/mo
Common questions
Is WebCatalog free?
WebCatalog has a free plan. Basic plan: 2 desktop apps, 2 profiles and 1 space, one new-tab page, basic widgets and cloud sync. It shows ads and has no app lock or ad blocker. Paid plans start at $5 per month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
How much does WebCatalog cost?
WebCatalog lists 3 plans. Basic: $0. Pro: $5 per month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). Business: $8 per user / month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly). Prices were read from webcatalog.io on Oct 18, 2026.
What platforms does WebCatalog work on?
WebCatalog is available on macOS, Windows, Linux and Web. It also has a browser extension.
Does WebCatalog offer any discounts?
WebCatalog publicly lists the following: Save up to 20% with yearly billing.
Does WebCatalog have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 18, 2026. WebCatalog is listed for macOS, Windows, Linux and Web.
Does WebCatalog have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 18, 2026. WebCatalog is listed for macOS, Windows, Linux and Web.
Is WebCatalog open source?
WebCatalog is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 18, 2026.
Does WebCatalog have a free trial?
Yes. 7-day free trial of Pro or Business.
Who makes WebCatalog?
WebCatalog is made by WebCatalog, Inc. It dates from 2020.
What are the alternatives to WebCatalog?
The closest alternatives to WebCatalog in our directory are Rambox, Wavebox and Shift. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with WebCatalog.
How does WebCatalog compare with other desktop utilities?
WebCatalog's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 7 of the 94 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 10. It stands best on ease of use (B, above 33 of 94) and worst on features (C, above 1).
Is WebCatalog good value for money?
ToolGPA grades WebCatalog C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $5 a month, against a middle price of $2.50 for the category: 13 of the 17 others that charge start lower. On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 4 tools score higher and cost less.
Could I make my own version of WebCatalog?
To replace WebCatalog you would be making a web browser. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one. That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 77 of the 94 other desktop utilities grade higher. It costs $60 a year. What you could not make: A web browser. Apps for macOS, Windows and Linux that stay in step with each other. Hooks into the device itself: widgets. This is a judgement from its listing. We have not built one.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 18, 2026.