PipZ
PipZ: A focused macOS tool for keeping browser content visible in floating PiP windows. Ranked #53 of 65 in Window Management Software by our editors (4.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for picture-in-picture browser workflows.
At a glance
- Editor score4.0 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forPicture-in-picture browser workflows
- Free planNo
- Paid from$14/device one-time
- Layout presetsYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Unlimited floating PiP windows across every plan
- Opacity, click-through, refresh, and layout controls
- Works with major browsers and AI tools
Where it doesn't
- macOS-only desktop app
- Paid plans start at $14
- Focused on PiP rather than general window management
Our verdict on PipZ
PipZ is a macOS desktop app for keeping multiple browser tabs and selected page elements visible in floating, always-on-top Picture-in-Picture windows. It is designed for people who monitor videos, documentation, dashboards, slides, reference pages, or AI tools while working in another application. Its feature set is centered on persistent browser visibility rather than broad desktop window organization.
Pricing is structured across three paid plans. Solo costs $14 one-time with monthly billing and includes unlimited floating PiP windows, all controls and arrangements, and free lifetime updates. Plus costs $24 one-time with monthly billing and adds the ability to move a license between Macs anytime. Team costs $42 one-time with monthly billing and adds a single invoice for the whole pack. Across the plans, PipZ includes opacity controls, click-through mode, edge-based window arrangements, reusable layout presets, automatic page refresh, and customizable global keyboard shortcuts.
Browser coverage is a notable part of the product: PipZ supports Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Brave, Arc, Vivaldi, Opera, Naver Whale, and Comet. It also supports Claude, Cursor, Cline, MCP clients, and optional MCP control from compatible AI clients. The app suits macOS users who want several browser-based references visible at once, especially when repeatable layouts and refresh intervals matter. It is less appropriate for someone seeking a general-purpose window manager with broader desktop organization capabilities, or for users on another operating system. The official site recommends macOS 13 or later.
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PipZ fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $14/device one-time |
| Platforms | macos |
| Maximum displays | Not verified |
| Layout presets | Yes |
| Application rules | Not verified |
| Window grouping | Not verified |
| Virtual desktop controls | Not verified |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | macOS |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 14 integrations: Claude, Cursor, Cline, MCP clients, Chrome, Safari … |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | getpipz.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
PipZ integrations
PipZ lists 14 integrations on its own site.
- Claude
- Cursor
- Cline
- MCP clients
- Chrome
- Safari
- Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Brave
- Arc
- Vivaldi
- Opera
- Naver Whale
- Comet
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