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Barside vs Collec

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Barside compared with Collec
DetailBarside logo BarsideCollec logo Collec
What it doesYour second brain on your desktop Everything you collect, organized into intelligence
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inCA KR
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingFree for the desktop app. Barside Plus: US$20 a month or US$200 a year. Paid Spaces: creators set their own pricing through Stripe, with Barside taking 8% (5% for Plus subscribers). Free: $0/month with 1 solo workspace, 3 shared collections, 300 blocks, 3 GB storage, 500 credits/month. Starter: $8/seat/month with unlimited members and collections, 100 GB storage, 5,000 credits/month. Pro: $16/seat/month with 10,000 credits/month, 500 GB storage, API access. Business: $32/seat/m
Key features
  • Notes with rich formatting including headings, checklists, tables, code and links
  • Integrated drawing and diagramming with Excalidraw editor
  • Screen recording that saves directly into notes
  • Video transcription with timestamps
  • AI-powered search across all notes and content
  • Built-in password manager with auto-fill
  • Video meetings for up to 6 people
  • Cloud backup with up to 90 days of history for Plus subscribers
  • Team Spaces with chat, polls and shared notes
  • AI agents that run on schedule with approval workflow
  • Save content in one click from any webpage
  • Interactive drag-and-drop organization
  • Real-time sync across devices
  • Browser side panel for quick access
  • Over 60 content categories
  • Team collaboration and sharing
  • Multiple AI model support
  • Chrome extension and web app
  • API access for Pro and above
  • Shareable pre-built collections
What makes it different
  • Completely free for core features with local-first architecture requiring no account
  • Replaces 10+ subscription apps in one unified desktop application
  • AI agents with approval workflow for safe automation
  • Integrated screen recording and transcription without external tools
  • Supports multiple operating systems with native desktop integration
  • Leader in link management and collaboration
  • One-click capture without interrupting workflow
  • Fluid interactive UI designed for thinking in motion
  • Cloud-based with real-time device synchronization
  • Pre-built shareable collections to start with
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)15 +4 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)140
Citation Flow (Majestic)230
Referring domains (Majestic)120

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