Monetize macOS apps

Add Mellowtel to your Mac 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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Open sourceOpt-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 tools free'11  );1213  if (consent) await mellowtel.init();14});

Support this Mac app

Mellowtel consent screen

Optional

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

Consent-first by design

Mellowtel starts only after users choose to support your Mac app, and they can opt out at any time.

No personal data sales

The model is built around public web requests, not collecting browsing history or selling user profiles.

A revenue layer beyond ads

Create recurring income for useful Mac apps without popups, intrusive tracking, or disruptive ad inventory.

Integration flow

A Mac app monetization layer your users can understand

Install the SDK

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

Ask for consent

Show a clear Mac-native support prompt or use Mellowtel's opt-in flow before anything starts.

Earn from active support

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

Brand promise

Keep the app free, keep the user in control

Mellowtel fits macOS apps that need sustainable revenue but do not want to degrade the user experience with ads or invasive tracking. The value exchange is explicit: users can support the product, developers earn, and AI companies get public web access.

User consentPublic web dataOpen-source coreDeveloper revenue share

Consent state

Opted in

Runtime impact

Light background work

Data model

No personal browsing data

Payouts

Stripe or PayPal

FAQ

Questions for macOS app teams

Can Mellowtel work with macOS apps?

Yes. Mellowtel supports desktop integration paths such as Electron, which makes it practical for many macOS apps built with web technology.

Do users need to opt in?

Yes. The value exchange should be clear before a user chooses to support the app, and users should stay in control afterward.

Is this the same as ads?

No. Mellowtel is designed as a background monetization layer where opted-in users support a product by sharing a small fraction of unused internet resources.

Ready to monetize your Mac app?

Create a free Mellowtel account, get your configuration key, and ship a consent-first monetization flow.

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