Build Mode vs StepCapture

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Build Mode compared with StepCapture
Detail	Build Mode	StepCapture
What it does	Private time tracker for Mac that records focused work with one button	Turn clicks into instant, editable step-by-step guides
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Pricing model	Paid	Freemium
Pricing	$29 one-time payment (early builder price, will rise to $49). Includes one-button time tracking, daily/weekly/all-time totals, automatic app tracking, custom categories, long-term hour goals, weekly visual reflections, and local data storage. No subscription, no account.	Basic: Free forever with 25 captures, shareable link, and 3 Knowledge Base. Pro: $10/month per member (or $8/month billed yearly) with unlimited captures, advanced screenshot customization, and 10 Knowledge Base. Ultimate: $15/month per member (or $12/month billed yearly) with password protection, c
Key features	One-button keyboard shortcut to start and stop sessions Live session clock in MacBook notch Automatic mode suggestions from active app Pauses idle time and display sleep Dashboard with daily, weekly, and all-time totals Wrapped weekly visual recap shareable as image Custom categories or skills All data stored locally on Mac	One-click workflow recording Smart screenshots for every action Detailed action tracking Advanced blur system for sensitive data Secure and simple sharing Knowledge base organization Custom branding options Password-protected sharing AI-powered step descriptions Export to PDF, HTML, and documentation platforms
What makes it different	No screen recording or access to browser history One-time lifetime purchase with no subscription Built by a solo founder for their own use	15x faster documentation creation 5-minute onboarding setup One-click sharing with no attachments needed Fully customizable guides Automatic action logging without manual intervention
Free plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
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Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	27 no change since last check	25 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	22	16
Citation Flow (Majestic)	27	17
Referring domains (Majestic)	76	148

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