1,200 Macs later 👀

This Week in StartupBase #24

Quick one this week.

Vitals, my Mac app that shows you which app is slowing your Mac down, has now sold almost 1,200 copies. We launched on Product Hunt last week, and it's still going really well.

Next up is AppSumo, later this week.

If you've been meaning to try it, now's the best time. It's $9 for a lifetime licence: no subscription, and every update included. The price goes up as more licences sell.

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Want the full picture first? We published a review of Vitals today.

Thanks for the support, Atta

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Top launches this week

Black Friday France

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👑 Holding the homepage

The three highest-paying launches on Outrank hold the StartupBase homepage until someone outranks them. Right now:

aelívra · guided wellbeing platform

A personalised wellbeing platform that combines health records, symptoms, wearables, and evidence-based protocols for sleep, energy, nutrition, stress, and recovery.

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The Board · pay-to-rank brand board

A public leaderboard where brands buy ranked spots, show a logo and link, and compete for attention through bids and takeovers.

$175

ScholarSail · connected study workspace

AI study tools for students that turn notes into mind maps, spaced-repetition flashcards, and 3D memory palaces while organizing focused work.

$171

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Recent articles

Vitals Review: The Activity Monitor Alternative That Shows Which App Is Slowing Your Mac

Activity Monitor shows you a thousand processes and leaves the adding up to you. Vitals groups them under the app that launched them, so the answer to "what is slowing my Mac down?" sits at the top of the list.

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DOER Review: A LinkedIn Alternative With No Ads, No Algorithm and Zero Commission

DOER is a professional network where nothing in the feed is ranked or sponsored, and members keep everything they earn from courses, services and mentoring. This review covers how it works, what it costs, and when a flat fee beats a commission.

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