How Much Does WebCatalog Cost?
The real price of the desktop app manager, plan by plan, add-ons included.
Short answer: WebCatalog has a free Basic plan (no credit card) but it's capped at 2 apps, then the Pro plan starts at $5/user/month on annual billing (~$6 monthly), with a 7-day free trial. It's the cheapest paid option in its category. But the free tier only exists to evaluate the idea, and IT features like SSO SAML and SCIM are add-ons billed on top of Business. We walk through every plan, every add-on, and what you really pay for your profile.
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WebCatalog, the key numbers
What each WebCatalog plan costs
Here are WebCatalog's three plans. Pricing is per user, not per app once you move to Pro. Prices shown are annual, the lowest; monthly billing runs about 20% higher. SSO SAML and SCIM are not bundled into Business, they're paid add-ons, covered just after.
Prices in USD, per user, annual billing. Checked June 2026.
Basic
To evaluate the core idea
No credit card
- 2 apps, 1 workspace, 2 profiles
- Unlimited Atlas, Singlebox and Switchbar
- Menu bar integration
- No ad blocker, no app lock
- No cloud backup
Pro
For real multi-account use
~$6/user/month billed monthly
- Everything in Basic, and:
- Unlimited apps, Spaces and profiles
- Ad and tracker blocker
- App lock
- Cloud backup and sync, standard support
Business
For teams
~$10/user/month billed monthly
- Everything in Pro, and:
- Shared workspaces
- Team management, centralized billing
- Priority support
- SSO SAML and SCIM as paid add-ons
Prices checked June 2026 on webcatalog.io/pricing and cross-referenced across sources. There is no Enterprise plan shown on the official page. A $249 lifetime option is reported by a third-party source but is not confirmed on the pricing page, so treat it as unverified. SSO SAML and SCIM are add-ons billed on top of Business (see below).
WebCatalog is billed per seat
The headline price looks low, but two things push the bill up: the unusable free tier and the per-seat model. Here is what each piece really costs.
The Basic (Free) plan
Free, no card, but capped at 2 apps, 1 workspace and 2 profiles. The whole point of the tool (juggling ten services) disappears here: you hit the ceiling on day one. Treat it as an afternoon trial, not a product.
The Pro plan (per user)
At $5/user/month annual, Pro unlocks unlimited apps, Spaces and profiles, plus the ad blocker, app lock and cloud backup. The price is per seat: a team of 5 pays $25/month, a team of 10 pays $50/month.
The Business plan + IT add-ons
Business at $8/user/month adds shared workspaces, team management and priority support. But SSO SAML and SCIM are not included: they're paid add-ons on top, which raise the real cost for any IT team that needs them.
Monthly vs annual
Monthly billing runs about 20% higher than annual (Pro at ~$6 instead of $5). The annual commitment is the main lever to pay less, provided you're sure about the tool after the 7-day trial.
- Juggling more than 2 services? The Free plan won't cut it, budget for Pro.
- Working solo? Pro at $5/month covers the full multi-account setup.
- On a team? Multiply by the number of seats, it's per user.
- Need SSO or SCIM? Those are add-ons on top of Business.
- Watch renewals closely: billing disputes are documented.
How we price the real cost
WebCatalog's headline price ($5) doesn't tell you what you actually pay, because billing is per user and IT features are add-ons. To price the real cost, we reason by profile: number of seats multiplied by the plan price, on annual billing, plus any add-ons. Here are the levers.
- Number of seatsPricing is per user, not per machine× users
- Plan chosen$5 for solo, $8 for team featuresPro or Business
- IT add-onsBilled on top of Business, not bundled+ SSO/SCIM
- Billing cycleAnnual saves about 20% over monthly−20%
Estimates on the paid plans. Adjust for the number of seats and the add-ons you actually need.
What you actually pay per month
The price depends on the number of seats and add-ons. Four typical profiles, on annual billing, assumptions stated.
Estimates in USD, annual. Any add-ons noted.
Evaluation
Basic plan
- 2 apps, 1 workspace, 2 profiles
- No credit card
- Unusable beyond 2 services
Solo
1 user, Pro plan
- Unlimited apps, Spaces and profiles
- Ad blocker, app lock, cloud backup
- That's $60/year, the cheapest paid tier
Small team
5 users, Pro plan
- 5 Pro seats at $5 each
- Everything unlimited, no IT add-on
- That's $300/year for the team
IT team
10 users, Business + SSO
- 10 Business seats at $8 each
- Shared workspaces, priority support
- SSO SAML and SCIM as add-ons on top
Estimates on annual billing (June 2026), based on the per-user price. Adjust for your exact seat count. WebCatalog's pricing is per user: a team pays the number of seats multiplied by the plan price, and the SSO SAML and SCIM add-ons only stack on Business if you need them.
WebCatalog's price versus the alternatives
WebCatalog is the cheapest paid app manager in its category. Here's its entry plan against Shift, Rambox and Ferdium, the alternatives you'll run into most. Prices checked June 2026.
Entry prices checked June 2026. Different billing models.
WebCatalog
Cheapest paid option
- Free plan: only 2 apps
- Widest app catalog
- macOS and Windows, no Linux
Shift
Email-first, pricier
- No free plan
- Built around Gmail and Outlook
- Notably pricier than WebCatalog
Rambox
Better Linux support
- Free Basic plan, unlimited apps
- Teams at $14/user/month
- Linux and IT controls, 30-day Pro trial
Ferdium
Open source, 100% free
- Open-source fork of Franz, free
- Messaging-focused, cross-platform
- No one-click curated catalog
Entry prices checked June 2026 on the official pages. WebCatalog is the cheapest paid option and offers the widest catalog, but stays macOS and Windows only. Shift targets email-first workflows at a higher price. Rambox offers better Linux support and more IT controls. Ferdium is the truly free option, but messaging-focused. WebCatalog's trade-off: a thin, mixed support and billing track record.
So, is WebCatalog expensive?
Our take after testing it: on paper, it's the cheapest option in its category. But the real cost hinges on seat count and add-ons. Here's when it's worth it, and when it stings.
Good value if…
You're solo or a small team on macOS or Windows and you want the widest one-click app catalog. At $5/user/month with unlimited apps, Spaces and profiles, WebCatalog undercuts Shift and stays below Rambox Pro. For the right multi-account niche, it's a genuine bargain.
Too expensive (or unfit) if…
You're an IT team that needs SSO and SCIM: those are add-ons on top of Business, so the real cost climbs. And if you're on Linux or want a mobile app, WebCatalog isn't an option at all. In those cases, Rambox or Ferdium fit better.
How to pay less
Use the 7-day trial to validate the tool before committing, pay annually to save about 20%, and only take the Business plan if you genuinely need shared workspaces. Watch your renewal closely: billing disputes are documented on review platforms.
- Use the 7-day free trial, no card, to validate the tool.
- Pay annually: roughly 20% off the monthly rate.
- Stay on Pro if you don't need Business's team features.
- Count the per-seat price: multiply by your number of users.
- Only add SSO or SCIM if your IT genuinely requires it.
Frequently asked questions about WebCatalog's price
How much does WebCatalog cost per month?
WebCatalog has a free Basic plan, no credit card required, but capped at 2 apps. The Pro plan starts at $5/user/month on annual billing, or about $6/month billed monthly, and unlocks unlimited apps, Spaces and profiles. The Business plan is $8/user/month annual and adds shared workspaces, team management and priority support. Pricing is per user, so a team pays the number of seats multiplied by the plan price. SSO SAML and SCIM are add-ons billed on top of Business.How much does WebCatalog cost per year?
On annual billing, the Pro plan works out to about $60/year per user ($5 × 12) and the Business plan to about $96/year per user ($8 × 12). For a small team of 5 on Pro, expect around $300/year. Annual billing saves roughly 20% over monthly. If your team needs SSO SAML or SCIM, add the cost of those add-ons on top of Business. Always confirm the exact price on the official page before paying, since tiers can change.Does WebCatalog have a free plan?
Yes, WebCatalog has a permanently free Basic plan, no credit card required. But it's capped at 2 apps, 1 workspace and 2 profiles, which is very tight: the whole point of the tool, juggling ten services across multiple accounts, falls apart the moment you go past two apps. Treat it as a trial to validate the core idea, not as a product you can use day to day. For real multi-account use, you need to move to Pro at $5/user/month. If you want a genuinely free and complete option, Ferdium fits better, even though it's messaging-focused.What's the price difference between Pro and Business?
Pro costs $5/user/month and Business $8/user/month, both on annual billing. Pro already unlocks unlimited apps, Spaces and profiles, plus the ad blocker, app lock and cloud backup, which is plenty for solo use. Business mainly adds team features: shared workspaces, team management, centralized billing and priority support. The $3 per-seat difference is only worth it if you run a team and need to share Spaces. For individual use, Pro is the right call.Are SSO and SCIM included in WebCatalog?
No. SSO SAML (single sign-on) and SCIM (user provisioning) are not included, even in the Business plan. They're paid add-ons, billed on top of the $8/user/month Business price. For an IT team that needs to manage access centrally, the real cost therefore climbs beyond the headline price. It's something to fold into your budget if you deploy WebCatalog across an organization. Ask for the exact price of these add-ons before committing, as it isn't shown publicly on the pricing page.Is there a discount for paying WebCatalog annually?
Yes. Annual billing saves about 20% over monthly billing. The Pro plan drops from roughly $6/month billed monthly to $5/user/month on annual, and Business from about $10 to $8/user/month. That's the main lever to pay less for WebCatalog. The smart move is to first use the 7-day free trial to confirm the tool suits you, then switch to the annual commitment once you're sure, rather than staying on the pricier monthly plan.Does WebCatalog offer a lifetime plan?
A $249 lifetime option is reported by a third-party source, but it doesn't appear on WebCatalog's official pricing page. Treat it as unverified rather than a reliable offer to count on. The official page only lists the free Basic plan, Pro at $5 and Business at $8 per user per month. Be wary of third-party coupon and promo-code pages too: there's no confirmed recurring official discount. The best lever to pay less remains the annual commitment, which saves about 20%.How much does WebCatalog cost for a team?
Since pricing is per user, a team's price is the number of seats multiplied by the plan price. A team of 5 on Pro comes to $25/month ($300/year), and a team of 10 on Business to $80/month before the SSO and SCIM add-ons. Business adds shared workspaces, which let a team sync a Space across members, justifying the $3 per-seat premium over Pro. For an organization that needs centralized provisioning, fold the cost of the IT add-ons into your total budget.Is WebCatalog cheaper than Shift?
Yes, by a clear margin. WebCatalog Pro is $5/user/month on annual, while Shift starts around $149/year, or about $12/month, with no free plan. So WebCatalog is more than twice as cheap on the entry plan, and it offers a wider app catalog covering far more services, including a strong set of AI tools. Shift leans heavily on Gmail and Outlook workflows, so for email-first use it can be justified. But for an agency juggling many services at the lowest per-seat cost, WebCatalog is the more economical choice.Should you be wary of WebCatalog's billing?
That's the most serious thing to watch. Several billing disputes are documented on review platforms: a Trustpilot user reported paying $60/year and losing access after the 7-day trial, and at least one case involves a lifetime plan being asked to pay again. Support is also a flagged weak spot, with complaints of zero responsiveness. The technical model is sound, but friction tends to show up around payment and account access. Watch your renewal closely and keep a record of your payments.
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