Workspace+ saves and restores complete macOS workspaces — open applications, file paths, window positions, and browser tabs — with a single click from the menu bar. The app addresses the friction of context switching between projects, restoring an entire working environment rather than reopening each component individually.
Each saved workspace captures app window sizes and positions across all connected displays, adapting layout automatically when the monitor configuration changes. Browser tab restoration covers Safari and all Chromium-based browsers including Chrome, Edge, Arc, Brave, Opera, and Vivaldi. Multiple workspaces can be defined and switched between instantly, supporting workflows that alternate between distinct project contexts throughout the day.
Workspace+ requires only the standard macOS Accessibility permission to read window metadata such as position, size, and ordering. Screen Recording is optional and enables visual workspace previews; core save and restore functionality works without it. All workspace data remains local to the device with no cloud sync or account requirement.
System requirements: macOS required; Accessibility permission required for window capture. Screen Recording optional for visual previews.
Pricing: Monthly or lifetime subscription; current pricing at workspaceplus.app.
Limitations: Browser tab restoration depends on browser compatibility; not all third-party browsers are supported. App state beyond window position (unsaved documents, specific scroll positions) is not preserved. Some applications with non-standard window management (full-screen spaces, custom frameworks) may not restore perfectly.
Alternatives: Workspaces by Apptorium ($19.99 one-time) focuses on project-based app launching rather than full layout capture. Prefetch (free up to 3 workspaces, $29 lifetime for unlimited) saves and restores window layouts. Spencer saves and restores window positions across macOS Spaces.
Suitable for users who switch between multiple distinct project contexts and want to restore their full working environment — including window layouts and browser tabs — without manual setup each time.
