Switchman vs Velja
Velja and Switchman both route links to the right browser. They differ on which Macs they run on, how they charge, and what the app sends home.
| Switchman | Velja | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Routing core free; Pro $9.90 one-time | $8.00 on the Mac App Store; direct trial |
| macOS | 13 or later | 26 or later (v3.2.4); older builds for 12–15 |
| Picker | Number key per browser (1–9); Pro adds the Ring panel, a radial picker at the pointer | Horizontal prompt, letter key per browser |
| Rules | Domain + subdomains, exact address, source app | URL matchers, source apps; JavaScript URL transforms |
| Profiles | Any browser incl. private windows; Chromium Profiles + Arc Spaces (Pro) | Chromium browsers, Firefox, Zen + private windows |
| Native apps | Any app macOS registers for web links can be a target | Zoom, Teams, Figma links open in their apps |
| Tracking cleanup | Built in, free (utm_, fbclid, gclid and ~30 more) | 200+ parameters, plus short-URL expansion |
| Extras | Lookalike-domain warnings (free); iCloud sync (Pro) | Handoff, Shortcuts; Safari / Chrome / Firefox extensions |
| Privacy | None in the app: no analytics, no crash reports, no link log | "It sends anonymous crash reports to Sentry" |
Sources: Mac App Store; Velja; Privacy.
Where they differ
- macOS. The current Velja needs macOS 26. Switchman runs on macOS 13 or later.
- Price shape. Velja is $8 on the App Store. Switchman's routing core is free; Pro is $9.90 once.
- Crash reports. Velja sends anonymous crash reports to Sentry. Switchman has no crash reporting or analytics in the app.
- Picker. Switchman gives each browser a number key; Pro adds a radial picker at the pointer.
When Velja is the better fit
- You're on macOS 26 and want Zoom, Teams or Figma links opened in their apps without setup, JavaScript URL transforms, or Shortcuts actions. Velja covers those.
FAQ
Is Switchman free?
Yes. Switchman's routing core is free forever: the picker, rules, safety warnings and URL cleaning. Pro is $9.90 once.
Does Switchman run on older macOS?
Yes. Switchman runs on macOS 13 or later.
Does Switchman send crash reports?
No. Switchman has no analytics or crash reporting in the app.
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Competitor details were checked on each developer's official site on September 23, 2026. Prices and features change — check their site for the current version.