Monetize desktop apps

Add Mellowtel to your desktop app and create a transparent revenue stream that keeps your software free without selling user data or interrupting the product experience.

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Windows and macOS pathsOpt-in supportElectron-readyNo minimum payout threshold

main.ts

01import { app, BrowserWindow } from 'electron';02import Mellowtel from 'mellowtel-electron';0304app.whenReady().then(async () => {05  const window = new BrowserWindow();06  const mellowtel = new Mellowtel('<configuration_key>');0708  const consent = await mellowtel.requestConsent(09    window,10    'Keep premium features free'11  );1213  if (consent) await mellowtel.init();14});

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Mellowtel consent screen

User choice

Keep premium tools free by sharing a small fraction of unused internet bandwidth. You stay in control and can stop anytime.

Built for user trust

Users explicitly opt in, can opt out anytime, and can manage their settings independently.

No personal data sales

Mellowtel is not built around collecting personal browsing history or selling user profiles.

A better path than ads

Create recurring income without banners, affiliate stuffing, or disruptive ad inventory.

Integration flow

A desktop monetization layer users can understand

Install the SDK

Add Mellowtel to your Electron, Windows, or macOS desktop app and initialize it when your app is ready.

Ask for consent

Use your own UI or Mellowtel's opt-in flow to clearly explain the value exchange before anything starts.

Earn from active support

Users who opt in help power public web access for AI companies, and your desktop app earns a revenue share.

Desktop economics

Keep the app free, keep users in control

Mellowtel gives desktop app developers another revenue path beyond ads, subscriptions, or invasive tracking. Users who value your software can support it through an explicit, reversible opt-in.

User consentPublic web dataDesktop app supportDeveloper revenue share

Platforms

Windows and macOS

Integration

Electron or desktop path

Consent state

Opted in

Payouts

Stripe or PayPal

FAQ

Questions for desktop app teams

Can desktop apps use Mellowtel?

Yes. Mellowtel supports desktop integration paths, including Electron and platform-specific desktop app routes surfaced in the dashboard.

Do users need to opt in?

Yes. Mellowtel should be presented as an optional way for users to support your app, and it starts after they choose to opt in.

Is this the same as desktop ads?

No. The model is based on opted-in users helping retrieve public web data, not selling personal information or adding disruptive ad inventory.

Ready to monetize your desktop app?

Create a free Mellowtel account, add your desktop app, and ship a consent-first support flow.

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