Our story
We built the app we wanted.
Prodd started because no single app gave us a browser, notes, and tasks — natively, together, on Mac — without compromise.
The problem
Modern knowledge workers live across too many apps. Browser for research, Notion for docs, Things for tasks, Bear for notes, Finder for files. Every context switch costs focus. Every app has its own sync, login, subscription, and mental model.
Arc came close to solving this. It understood that a browser shouldn't be just a tab bar. It introduced Spaces, sidebar tools, and an opinionated workflow. People loved it — and then The Browser Company moved on.
Why native matters
Every major productivity app we tried was built on Electron or a web shell. That means Chromium is running even when you're editing plain text. It means 600 MB of memory at launch. It means scroll jank. It means an app that feels like a website wearing a trenchcoat.
Mac users deserve better. AppKit has been refined for decades. It's what makes Mac apps feel fast, precise, and native — in a way that Electron physically cannot replicate. We committed to building for the platform, not against it.
What we built
Prodd is a single native Mac app that combines a WebKit-powered browser, a markdown notes editor, a lightweight task manager, and a file organizer — all organized by Spaces. Switch contexts without switching apps. Your work, research, notes, and tasks live together, because that's how thinking actually works.
"The workspace Arc promised. Native. Fast. Yours."
Who it's for
Prodd is built for three kinds of people:
- ◈ Arc refugees: You loved Arc's workflow and still haven't found a replacement. Prodd picks up where it left off — and goes further.
- ◈ Knowledge workers: You live in a browser, a notes app, and a task manager. You're tired of switching. One app is better.
- ◈ Mac-first users: You care about native quality. You notice scroll jank. You expect apps to respect your battery and your attention.
Where we're going
We're in private beta, building toward a polished v1. Our roadmap is public and honest — you can see exactly what we're working on and what's next.
Our north star: every feature should either reduce cognitive load or increase focus. If it does neither, we cut it.
How we build
Native first
AppKit, not Electron. If it can be native, it should be. Performance is a feature.
Cut ruthlessly
Every feature is a cost. We default to simpler. Prodd does a few things well, not many things poorly.
Keyboard-first
Power users deserve power tools. Anything that requires a mouse should also work from the keyboard.
Private by default
Your data stays on your Mac. We don't want your notes. We don't sell your data.
Focused
We are not building an everything app. We are building the right things, deeply integrated.
Honest
Roadmap is public. Pricing is clear. No dark patterns, no manufactured urgency.
Come build with us.
Early access is free. We're looking for people who want to help shape what Prodd becomes.