Save the whole workspace
Capture running application windows, titles, display assignments, visibility state, and their positions in one layout.
Mac workspaces, restored
Bring your Mac workspace back in one action.
Save your apps and window positions across displays, then restore them from the menu bar or a keyboard shortcut.
- 3 layouts free
- Pro is $14.99 once
- macOS 14+
Simple by design
Arrange once. Restore anytime.
LayoutLock captures the workspace you already use. No profiles or launch recipes to configure.
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Native macOS app
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Workspace data stays local
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14-day guarantee
Why LayoutLock
Your workspace should survive the next context switch
Docking, restarting, or changing displays should not mean another round of manual window dragging.
Restore display-relative positions
Window geometry is stored relative to the display, so layouts can adapt more gracefully when screen setups change.
Preview before restoring
Open the dashboard to scan saved layouts, app lists, window counts, and a visual layout preview.
Restore in one action
Restore from the dashboard, menu bar, or a per-layout global shortcut while saved apps are relaunched when possible.
Privacy and trust
Built around local control
LayoutLock needs macOS permission to do its job, but the saved layout data and troubleshooting logs stay on your Mac.
Accessibility is explicit
macOS asks you before LayoutLock can inspect and move windows from other apps. Without that permission, the app runs in limited mode.
Workspace data stays local
Saved layouts, preferences, and diagnostic files are stored under the app support folder on your Mac.
Diagnostics are bounded
Troubleshooting logs are local-only, capped at 5 MiB, and pruned after 7 days.
How it works
Save once. Restore when the setup changes.
The core workflow stays close to how Mac users already work, without adding a new project system to maintain.
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Arrange your windows
Set up the apps, displays, and window positions you want to return to later.
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Save a layout
Capture the current workspace from LayoutLock and keep it named in the dashboard.
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Restore when needed
Bring the layout back from the dashboard, menu bar, or a shortcut when your workspace changes.
Pricing
Start free. Upgrade when layouts become part of your workflow.
The core save-and-restore flow is free. Pro adds convenience and automation for people who rely on repeatable Mac workspaces.
Free
$0
Save and restore up to 3 layouts with the core LayoutLock workflow.
- Save and restore up to 3 layouts
- Restore from the dashboard
- Restore recent layouts from the menu bar
- Relaunch inactive apps during restore
- Display-relative window positioning
- Dashboard layout preview
- Per-layout global hotkeys
- Remove individual windows from saved layouts
- Launch at login
Pro
$14.99
14-day money-back guarantee
One-time purchase for power-user layout automation. No subscription.
- Unlimited saved layouts
- Restore suggestions when displays change
- Customize window restore order
- Includes every Free feature
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Easy to transfer
Use Pro on one Mac at a time, then deactivate it before moving to another.
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Pay once
Your one-time purchase supports continued LayoutLock development.
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Secure checkout
Payment and license delivery are handled securely by Creem.
FAQ
Practical answers before you install
A short version of the permissions, data, display, purchase, and support details.
Why does LayoutLock need Accessibility access?
macOS requires Accessibility permission before any app can inspect and reposition windows owned by other apps. LayoutLock uses that permission to capture and restore window positions.
Does LayoutLock upload my layouts or diagnostic logs?
No. Snapshots, preferences, and diagnostic logs stay under the app support folder on your Mac. Logs are capped at 5 MiB, pruned after 7 days, and are never uploaded automatically.
How does LayoutLock handle displays and inactive apps?
Window geometry is stored relative to the display. If a saved display is missing, matching windows can move to a fallback display. LayoutLock also asks macOS to relaunch saved apps when possible before matching their windows.
What is included in Free vs Pro?
Free includes the core save-and-restore workflow for up to 3 layouts, per-layout global hotkeys, and individual-window removal. Pro adds unlimited layouts, display-change restore suggestions, and custom restore order.
How does the Pro purchase and license work?
Pro is a one-time $14.99 purchase for one Mac with no subscription. You can transfer the license by deactivating it first. Secure checkout is handled by Creem, and you can email support@layoutlock.app within 14 calendar days for a full refund.
Start free
Ready to stop rebuilding your workspace?
Save and restore up to 3 layouts free. Upgrade only when you need unlimited layouts and Pro automation.