Although SigmaOS is currently available only for macOS, I am listing a few alternatives for Windows below. Some of them have an option for Windows now while others are still building it. SigmaOS helps you understand what you can expect.
A. The Problem and The Pitch
How do you spend time on your computer? đĽď¸
Are you working in apps like Figma or Notion? Or reading articles on Substack? Or responding to mails while you listen to music?
Youâre likely doing something on the web. And your browser is a window to the internet. But browsers havenât fundamentally evolved since the 90s!
Our browsers are chaotic places. We spend an increasing amount of time surfing the web. We almost unquestionably use Chrome or Safari. Probably because companies that make browsers arenât fixing the obvious problems that prevent us from being more productive.
đ§°Â User experience is not optimized for using web applications like Notion and Figma
đŤÂ Poor multitasking capability. 10+ tabs and your systemâs fan goes brrrrrr
âĄÂ Slow default. Speed is not a consideration - be it search, multiple accounts or a keyboard-only interface
What if you had a purpose-made browser for work?
Designed to make you faster and better.
đ Thatâs SigmaOS đ
It is a new type of web browser made for work. Itâs as fast as Safari and itâs built around workspaces and multitasking.
The first thing youâll notice about SigmaOS is the minimal, unconventional interface. It doesnât have âtabsâ like any mainstream browser but has spaces for you to arrange your webpages and apps. Just like youâd organize your files into folders in your system.
Thereâs no address bar, cross to close a webpage, or even the ability to bookmark a website.
B. What's special?
SigmaOS is the first step towards the rethink of the modern browser. It pushes you to realize what a better experience can be. It questions what has been âobviousâ for decades.
#1 đď¸Â Workspaces: Like Slack, in SigmaOS, your browser activity is separated into workspaces - one workspace per project. So you have separate spaces for work, personal projects, NFT & crypto trading, and entertainment.
#2 âĄÂ Speed: Like Superhuman, SimgaOS is packed with reactive and clever key shortcuts. Snooze pages, search across tabs, share your work and articles instantly. Split screen allows you to multitask like a pro with two active pages at a time. Imagine two pages next to each other: your research and Notion or Google Meet and Figjam.
#3 đ¤ˇÂ Not so special: Lack of extensions like in Chrome. SigmaOS is built on Appleâs Webkit framework instead of Googleâs Chromium. So you canât use your favorite password and adblocker extensions in SigmaOS.
The product is in its infancy. So, we can likely expect big things and additional updates as it scales and the community grows đđ. It was recently voted Product of the Month on ProductHunt đť
C. What's more?
#1 This space is hot at the moment. On one hand, you have extensions like Workona trying to create a similar experience in Chrome (you can try this in Windows). On the other you have full fledged apps like The Browser Company, Mighty, Vivaldi, and Sidekick reimagining the browsing experience. Iâm particularly excited about âĽď¸ The Browser Company (Based on Chromium, so all your Chrome extensions work!). Full review coming soon; once theyâre out of private beta.
D. What's next?
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