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Cobwebs compared with Orbit
DetailCobwebs logo CobwebsOrbit logo Orbit
What it doesA day counter for the things you keep meaning to do Local project workspace for developers on macOS
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inEE GB
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree version available. Cobwebs Plus: €14/year with unlimited activities, goals with on-track and overdue states, per-task overdue email digest, and full color themes. Free: up to 3 projects with all core features. Pro: $29/year for unlimited projects, priority email support, all future updates, and activation on 3 devices.
Key features
  • Local-first day counter with no account required
  • Tap to reset counter to zero
  • Optional cross-device sync when signed in
  • Goals with on-track, getting-close and overdue states in Plus
  • Email check-in nudge every couple of weeks
  • Unlimited activities in Plus version
  • Per-task overdue email digest in Plus
  • Full set of color themes in Plus
  • Keep repositories, tasks, notes, and files together in one workspace
  • GitHub and GitLab integration with repository activity in project inbox
  • Dependency checking for security advisories and updates
  • AI-powered note-to-task conversion via scratchpad
  • MCP integration for AI client connections
  • Task boards and lists
  • Document and assets management
  • Local storage with no cloud upload required
  • Support for multiple linked repositories per project
  • Works on Apple silicon and Intel Macs
What makes it different
  • No account or spreadsheet required to start
  • Local-first architecture keeps data on your device
  • Simple tap-to-reset interface
  • Optional sync across devices with account sign-in
  • Everything stays on your Mac with no cloud upload
  • Keeps code in original folders while organizing project context
  • GitHub and GitLab activity surfaced directly in projects
  • Optional AI features without vendor lock-in
  • Free tier supports up to 3 projects with all core features
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes02
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)3 −1 (down) since last check12 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)011
Citation Flow (Majestic)2014
Referring domains (Majestic)248

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