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Otterdock v1.1.0 is officially available on the Mac App Store as a free download with an optional Pro upgrade. Here is what it offers and how to choose between editions.
Otterdock 1.1.2 refines release-note history while the 1.1 feature series adds desktop widgets, mixed groups, real previews, and per-file openers.
Learn how Otterdock uses Creem for Direct edition checkout, what a Merchant of Record handles, which payment facts are verifiable, and what stays local on your Mac.
The Direct edition uses macOS Accessibility permissions to detect hover activation and intercept click actions on its Dock icon. Native macOS Dock folders open using standard system interactions without extra permissions.
Otterdock offers 6 built-in icon skins and supports custom imports. Learn about each skin style and how to create your own Dock folder icons.
Otterdock free tier gives you 2 groups. Pro unlocks unlimited groups and premium skins. Here is what each tier includes and who should upgrade.
Both editions are free to download (2 groups, 8 items each); Pro is an optional one-time $6.99 purchase (Direct license via SaveTimeForFun or in-app purchase on the Mac App Store).
Use Otterdock global hotkeys (Ctrl+1–6) to open Dock groups from any app. No mouse needed, no Accessibility permission required. Full keyboard navigation inside popups.
Explore Otterdock icon skins — free options like Shelf, Glass, Gradient, Minimal, and Otter, plus Pro-exclusive skins like Sunset Warm. Import your own PNG too.
April 2026 Otterdock update: global keyboard shortcuts, full keyboard navigation, Pro skins, in-group sorting, redesigned onboarding, and more.
Set up consistent Dock workflows for your team with Otterdock. Export group configurations, standardize onboarding, and keep every Mac organized the same way.
Learn which Otterdock features need Accessibility permission, what data stays local, and how the Direct and Mac App Store editions differ.
Install Otterdock from the official download, create your first workflow group, and choose click mode or optional hover mode.
Compare Otterdock with DockGroups, DockPops, DockFlow, DockTile, and Another Dock by organization model, Dock behavior, and trade-offs.