Beat procrastination with forced execution and focus
Stage
Not given
Not given
Founded
Not given
Not given
Based in
CA
Not given
Pricing model
Free
Freemium
Pricing
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).
Not given
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
Strict alarms that do not allow snoozing or dismissal
App and website blocking during focus sessions
Lock Mode that prevents escape until session completion
Customizable schedules for sleep, work, study, and fitness
Focus session tracker on home screen
Screen time tracking and insights
Usage limits for distracting apps
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
Enforces execution instead of using motivation tricks
Barside
Mom Clock