Your Links. Your Apps. Your Rules.
Defaults is a lightweight macOS utility that lets you choose which app handles phone numbers, email addresses, and message links. Click a contact on any website — it opens in Teams, Zoom, WhatsApp, or whatever you prefer.
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Everything You Need
One small app. Complete control over your communication links.
Universal URL Routing
Handle callto:, tel:, mailto:, sms:, and facetime: links system-wide. When you click a phone number anywhere, Defaults opens your preferred app.
30+ Apps Supported
Works with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Skype, WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Signal, Gmail, Outlook, and many more out of the box.
Power User Mode
Using a niche VoIP app? Add any macOS application as a redirect target with custom URL templates. Unlimited flexibility.
Lives in Your Menu Bar
No dock icon clutter. Defaults works silently in the background — only appearing when you need to change something.
100% Mac-Native
Built with SwiftUI for Apple Silicon. Follows Apple Human Interface Guidelines. Feels like part of macOS.
Privacy First
Defaults runs entirely on your Mac. No data collection, no analytics, no cloud. Your communication patterns stay private.
Simple, Fair Pricing
Try free forever. Upgrade when you need more.
Free
Perfect to get started
- 1 protocol type (calls OR email)
- Top 5 apps (FaceTime, Teams, Zoom, WhatsApp, Skype)
- Menu bar integration
- Basic notifications
Pro
Everything you need. One purchase. Forever.
- All 7 protocol types
- 30+ supported applications
- Power User mode (custom apps)
- Priority support
- Lifetime updates
Teams
For organizations (10 seats)
- Volume licensing
- MDM-compatible deployment
- Custom app templates
- Priority email support
- Invoice payment
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee · One-time purchase. No subscription. Lifetime updates.
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What you get as a Beta Tester
Lifetime Pro access
Forever, not a trial
Early access to all features
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Direct feedback line to developers
Your voice shapes the product
Shape the future of Defaults
Help us build the perfect link handler
Phone verification ensures fair access
One spot per person - we verify using your phone number
We never store your phone number, only a secure hash for verification
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Get lifetime free access to Defaults Pro. No credit card required.
By joining, you agree to test the app and provide feedback. Your privacy is protected - we only store a hash of your phone number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Defaults
Defaults is a lightweight macOS utility that lets you choose which application opens when you click phone numbers, email addresses, or message links anywhere on your Mac. Instead of macOS defaulting to FaceTime or Apple Mail, you can route these links to Teams, Zoom, WhatsApp, Gmail, or any app you prefer.
Ready to Take Control?
Stop fighting your default apps. Download Defaults and make your Mac work the way you want.