Free 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).
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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
Energy-based planning with battery indicator
Google Calendar integration
AI task generation via OpenRouter
Recurring rituals and quests
Thought inbox for capturing ideas
Pixel world-building progression
Progress journal and mood tracking
Mobile daily view
Personalized Fim companion
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
No penalties for unfinished tasks or difficult days
Progress earned even on days off
Energy-aware task planning
Playful world-building instead of productivity metrics
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