Apps with 'local-first' feature

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  1. Anytype icon
     277 likes

    Organizes notes, tasks, and projects offline using Markdown, P2P syncing, and encrypted storage, complemented by dynamic collections on all devices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  2. AFFiNE icon
     107 likes

    Open-source, privacy-focused workspace merging notes, tasks, project management, Kanban, Pomodoro timer, interactive whiteboard, and real-time collaboration.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
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    Write your way to better productivity
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    3.3
    Fair10 reviews
  3. PearPass icon
     27 likes

    Fully local, open-source password manager with end-to-end encryption, no cloud storage, peer-to-peer sync between devices, offline access, and strong password generation.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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  4. InfoFlow icon
     20 likes

    A local-first tool for article and webpage saving with offline full-text search, organizing capabilities, and privacy-focused features.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  5. Pinokio icon
     22 likes

    Install, run & control servers, bots, databases, AI apps, terminal apps, or anything on your computer with 1 click.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Orkana icon
     12 likes

    Privacy-first time tracking with offline data storage, automatic activity monitoring, real-time insights, goal setting, Pomodoro sessions, and app blocking.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  7. Anchor icon
     10 likes

    Offline-first, self-hostable note app with rich text editing, tags, synced local storage, admin panel, archive, search, pinning, dark mode, and privacy.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  8. Pixsnip icon
     6 likes

    Screenshot tool with local storage, editing after capture, precision tools, grouping, collage creation, and full history, requiring no login or cloud.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  9. CopyMagic icon
     4 likes

    Search your clipboard like it's Google. A smart, local-first clipboard manager for macOS. Completely offline. Your data never leaves your device.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. Unfriction icon
     4 likes

    Opens in under 400ms with one shortcut, offers overlay notes, screenshot OCR, offline-first storage, auto-pauses on lock, and delivers a clutter-free writing surface.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Smart Mindmap icon
     3 likes

    AI-powered software for swift mind mapping, presenting ideas in organized, visually appealing formats, perfect for structured thinking and brainstorming.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. Finderlock icon
     2 likes

    Finderlock is a macOS utility that lets you lock files and folders directly in Finder using AES-256 encryption. Authentication is handled with Touch ID or a master password, and all encryption happens locally on your Mac—nothing is uploaded.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  13. FaceFusion icon
     2 likes

    Platform for instant facial manipulation in images and videos with local processing, privacy-friendly design, easy installation, no recurring fees, and open-source customization.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  14. Timelinize icon
     2 likes

    Organize your photos & videos, chats & messages, location history, social media content, contacts, and more into a single cohesive timeline on your own computer where you can keep them alive and own them forever.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
    • Docker
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  15. TeXlyre icon
     3 likes

    A local-first real-time LaTeX and Typst collaboration platform with offline editing capabilities. Built with React, TypeScript, and Yjs for collaborative document editing.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  16. Vinaya icon
     2 likes

    Vinaya Journal is a cross-platform journaling desktop app that integrates local AI via Ollama and a retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipeline using ChromaDB. It is designed for offline-first, privacy-conscious AI journaling so that your thoughts stay on your device.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Windows
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  17. NodeTool icon
     5 likes

    NodeTool is a playground for AI that uses a visual canvas to connect different AI tools - like GPT, image creators, and video generators - into one seamless workflow. Instead of jumping between five different apps to write a script, generate an image, and turn it into a video...

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  18. Say goodbye to paper and pencil. Whether you're playing with family or friends, YAM ScoreSheet turns your smartphone into a smart, modern, and intuitive score sheet for all your Yams (Yam's) games.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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