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When comparing LaunchBar vs Cloak, the Slant community recommends LaunchBar for most people. In the question“What are the best power user tools for macOS?” LaunchBar is ranked 9th while Cloak is ranked 27th.
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Price (Base Program)Free
Price (Unlimited Functionalities)$34
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Pros
Pro Powerful file operations and filesystem browsing
Pro Clipboard history
Pro Abbreviation search which allows you to find items just by typing short acronyms of their name
Pro Access to bookmarks and history of all major browsers
Pro iTunes library browsing, searching and control
Pro Access to contacts and features like creating emails, tweeting, etc
Pro Predefined web searches and the ability to add your owns
Pro Does SSL Pinning on OS X
SSL pinning protects against some forms of man-in-the-middle attacks that even SSL encrypted traffic is vulnerable to. Not long ago, iOS did not allow for pinning but that may have changed more recently.
Pro Responsive developer
The developer of Cloak is extremely responsive to feedback and quick to answer questions or support requests.
Pro Senses Trusted WiFi networks
Cloak can be set to not use the VPN on whitelisted WiFI SSIDs (like home/work).
Pro Unlimited devices (as long as they're OSX/iOS)
Unlimited devices and data per account, so you can connect up the whole family or office on one account if you so choose.
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