Setapp — Overview & Pricing

Setapp is a curated Mac and iOS app subscription bundle operated by Setapp Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of MacPaw Way Ltd, registered in Cyprus), headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus with development in Kyiv, Ukraine. The product launched in 2017 and has become a category staple. This page tracks live pricing, named tiers, supported platforms and the practical jobs where Setapp earns its keep against competing in the curated app bundle category alongside the macOS App Store and independent app subscriptions.

Quick Facts

• Operator: Setapp Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of MacPaw Way Ltd, registered in Cyprus)
• Headquarters: Limassol, Cyprus with development in Kyiv, Ukraine
• Founded: 2017
• Public-market status: privately held (MacPaw)
• Flagship paid tier: Setapp for Mac (monthly) (Setapp for Mac at $9.99/month)
• Free tier available: Yes (7-day free trial)
• Where it sells: Sold globally with USD and EUR billing; Setapp Mobile EU-only
• 2025-2026 differentiator: Setapp launched Setapp Mobile, an alternative iOS app marketplace in the European Union, in 2024 under the Digital Markets Act, and is expanding the AI app bundle through 2025.

What is Setapp?

Setapp is a curated Mac and iOS app subscription bundle that launched in 2017 under Setapp Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of MacPaw Way Ltd, registered in Cyprus). The product is built around 240+ premium Mac and iOS apps including Bartender, CleanMyMac, Ulysses, MindNode and Paw, Always-current versions auto-updated on every Mac, Cross-device sync between Mac, iPhone and iPad inside member apps, with the rest of the catalogue tracked in the platform sections below. The Subger catalogue page pulls live tier pricing from our internal database and links into cancel guides, deal hunters and renewal price trackers so subscribers can monitor Setapp across its full lifecycle.

Why choose Setapp

Product roadmap and 2025-2026 differentiation

Setapp is operated by Setapp Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of MacPaw Way Ltd, registered in Cyprus) out of Limassol, Cyprus with development in Kyiv, Ukraine, and the team continues to invest in the catalogue that subscribers care about most. The latest roadmap milestone — setapp launched setapp mobile, an alternative ios app marketplace in the european union, in 2024 under the digital markets act, — gives buyers a concrete reason to evaluate Setapp now rather than waiting for the next refresh cycle.

Feature breadth that matters

Beyond the headline, Setapp ships Setapp Mobile alternative iOS app marketplace in the EU under the Digital Markets Act, Single subscription billing covering apps that would individually exceed $1,000 and MacPaw's CleanMyMac flagship included plus Gemini and Hider utilities. This depth matters because teams rarely buy a single capability — they need a system that absorbs adjacent jobs over time without forcing a vendor switch.

Integration ecosystem and developer access

Setapp integrates with the rest of the modern productivity and developer stack out of the box. The Setapp team maintains documented webhooks, public APIs and official client libraries so engineering teams can wire it into their existing identity, observability and CI/CD systems without bespoke glue code.

Setapp pricing in 2026

The current ladder for Setapp ranges from Setapp for Mac (monthly) ($9.99/month) up to Setapp for Teams (from $9.99/user/month annual). The anchor paid tier most teams compare is Setapp for Mac (monthly) at Setapp for Mac at $9.99/month, sourced from the public Setapp pricing page.

Live pricing across countries

For country-by-country billing currency, taxes and renewal pricing for Setapp, see the live pricing table on this page. It pulls directly from our catalogue so promotions, anchor tiers and price drops surface the moment we capture them.

Setapp apps and platform coverage

Setapp runs on the platforms its category demands. The table below summarises coverage as of 2026.

Use cases Setapp fits

• Subscribers using 240+ premium mac and ios apps including bartender, cleanmymac, ulysses, mindnode and paw as their primary reason to upgrade
• Teams that need always-current versions auto-updated on every mac on a single billing relationship
• Buyers who value cross-device sync between mac, iphone and ipad inside member apps as part of the Setapp for Mac (monthly) bundle
• Operators evaluating Setapp against competing in the curated app bundle category alongside the macOS App Store and independent app subscriptions
• Existing Setapp customers expanding their footprint to Setapp for Mac (monthly) from a free or entry tier

Comparable products in the Subger catalogue

If you are evaluating Setapp alongside other tools, the Subger catalogue maintains a separate page per service with live pricing and tier names. Use the relevant hub to compare Setapp with adjacent curated Mac and iOS app subscription bundle candidates on price, free-tier availability and feature coverage. For each candidate Subger also tracks the cancellation flow, current promo codes and renewal price history so total cost of ownership is visible upfront. Start with the Browse all services, the Subscription comparisons and the Cancel guides hub.

Frequently asked questions

Who operates Setapp?

The legal operator is Setapp Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of MacPaw Way Ltd, registered in Cyprus). The product was founded in 2017; the parent's public-market status today is privately held (MacPaw).

How much does Setapp cost in 2026?

The flagship paid tier (Setapp for Mac (monthly)) is Setapp for Mac at $9.99/month. The full ladder — Setapp for Mac (monthly), Setapp for Mac (annual), Setapp Power User, Setapp Family, Setapp for Teams — is in the pricing table above with feature differences per tier.

Does Setapp offer a free tier or trial?

Yes — 7-day free trial is available at $9.99/month with the usage caps shown in the pricing table above. You can also browse the Subger deals page for promotional pricing on paid tiers.

What platforms does Setapp run on?

Setapp covers the platforms shown in the platform table above. Mobile, desktop and API surfaces vary by tier, and the vendor's release notes track new integrations as they ship.

What's new in Setapp for 2025-2026?

In short, the team continues to invest where it matters most: setapp launched setapp mobile, an alternative ios app marketplace in the european union, in 2024 under the digital markets act,. That is the development most likely to influence whether Setapp is the right choice for a buyer evaluating curated Mac and iOS app subscription bundle options in 2026.

How does Setapp compare to other curated Mac and iOS app subscription bundle options?

Setapp differentiates on 240+ premium mac and ios apps including bartender, cleanmymac, ulysses, mindnode and paw and always-current versions auto-updated on every mac plus the broader feature ladder shown above. For a side-by-side comparison with adjacent products, see the Subger category hub linked at the bottom of this page.

Can I cancel Setapp anytime?

Yes — cancellation is self-service from setapp.com under Account → Subscription. Subger maintains a step-by-step cancellation guide on the cancel hub that covers the specific in-product flow, refund eligibility and what data is preserved after cancel.

Does Setapp offer team, family or enterprise pricing?

Yes — the higher tiers (Setapp for Teams) target larger deployments with admin controls, audit logs and dedicated support. Quoted pricing depends on seat count and contract length; the pricing table above shows the published anchors.

Is Setapp available outside the United States?

Yes. Setapp is sold across the following markets: Sold globally with USD and EUR billing; Setapp Mobile EU-only. See the live pricing table for country-specific tier pricing in local currencies where applicable.

Where can I find Setapp deals and promo codes?

The Subger deals page tracks current Setapp promotional pricing, and the renewal price tracker stores historical price points so subscribers can spot post-trial price hikes. Both are linked in the related guides section below.

Get started with Setapp

To sign up for Setapp, head to the live pricing table at the top of this page. Pick the tier that matches usage: Setapp for Mac (monthly) for evaluation or Setapp for Mac (monthly) for production usage at Setapp for Mac at $9.99/month, or the Setapp for Teams tier for advanced deployments. After signup, bookmark this Subger page to monitor renewal pricing and catch any tier or anchor-price changes from Setapp Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of MacPaw Way Ltd, registered in Cyprus).

Related Subger guides

• Cancel Setapp — step-by-step cancellation guide for the current portal
• Setapp deals and promo codes — live promotional offers tracked across the year
• Setapp true price tracker — renewal-price history and post-trial cost watch
• Setapp promo codes — coupon and code archive with expiration tracking
• Browse the full Subger services catalogue