SiteList review score
Exceptional macOS-native design and privacy positioning. Hampered by severe performance bloat and search invisibility.
Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026
Hansel — Remember everything you've worked on
hansel.so
Unclaimed listingWhat it does
Hansel is a macOS desktop application that automatically tracks daily work activities, captures open tabs and files, and uses on-device AI to answer questions about recent work without requiring manual notes or timers.
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Captured during our latest review on Aug 24, 2026
Pricing details
Free during beta; $20/month after beta ends. No credit card required. Billed monthly.
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Beta | $0 monthly per month | Free access while in beta Requires Apple Silicon Mac running macOS 14 Sonoma or later View source |
| Paid | $20 monthly per month | Post-beta subscription Requires Apple Silicon Mac running macOS 14 Sonoma or later View source |
Key features
Automatic Activity Tracking
tracking
Captures open apps, tabs, and files without manual timers or notes.
AI Context Recovery
search
Answers questions about recent work by retrieving relevant tabs, files, and meeting details.
Local Encryption
security
Stores activity history, chats, screenshots, and recordings encrypted on the Mac with keys in Keychain.
Daily Summaries
reporting
Generates a readable account of daily activities, tracked time, and connected context.
Who it’s for
Daily Work Tracking
Automatically logs and summarizes daily activities, tracked time, and open contexts without manual input.
Meeting and Project Recovery
Retrieves specific details, decisions, and documents from past meetings or project threads.
Context-Aware Q&A
Answers user questions about recent work by cross-referencing active tabs, files, and applications.
Integrations
Chrome
developer tools
Browser integration for capturing web context and tabs during work sessions.
Cursor
developer tools
IDE integration for tracking code editing activity and file changes.
Figma
design
Design tool integration for capturing canvas state and component context.
Slack
communication
Messaging app integration for tracking conversations and channel activity.
Zoom
communication
Video conferencing integration for capturing meeting context and duration.
Buyer questions
Questions buyers actually ask
What happens when beta ends?
Hansel will cost $20/month after beta. Users will receive plenty of notice before any changes.
Is my data secure?
Activity history, chats, screenshots, and recordings are stored only on the Mac and always encrypted. Keys stay in Keychain; AI requests use zero-data-retention providers.
Product FAQ information · View source
The expert review
Hansel earns a 70/100 for its exceptional macOS-native design and privacy-first positioning. However, severe performance bloat and a lack of category-specific content leave it invisible to its target search audience.
70/100: High-end design hampered by performance bloat and search invisibility.
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Scores across 13 dimensions
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Content & editorial
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Docs & measurement
- Domain
- hansel.so
- Category
- Time tracking
- Pricing
- Freemium · $0–$20/mo
- Platforms
- desktop
- Last checked
- Aug 6, 2026
- Public dimensions
- 13