# Comparisons

Source: https://metadock.app/compare

Comparison

# How does MetaDock compare?

People reach for MetaDock two different ways. Pick the comparison that matches how you'd use it.

As a workspace manager

A tiled desktop of real browsers, native Windows apps, and isolated profiles — all saved as workspaces you reopen in one click.

-   vs Wavebox, Shift, Workona
-   vs Zen, Arc & Ghost Browser
-   vs juggling a regular browser

[Compare workspace tools](https://metadock.app/compare/workspace)

For browser automation

Real local browsers you can watch, driven by AI agents and scripts over five protocols — at a flat monthly rate instead of per browser-hour.

-   vs Browserbase, Browserless
-   vs Firecrawl
-   vs antidetect browsers

[Compare automation tools](https://metadock.app/compare/automation)

Not sure? [See plans](https://metadock.app/pricing)— every edition includes both.