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Barside vs Sowiks

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Barside compared with Sowiks
DetailBarside logo BarsideSowiks logo Sowiks
What it doesYour second brain on your desktop Mac screenshot and screen recording app with annotation tools and shareable links
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inCA UA
Pricing modelFree Not given
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: window capture, full annotation editor, pin to screen, recent captures, saving to disk. Solo: $19.99 one-time purchase; includes all capture modes, 1 GB cloud storage, permanent share links, screen recording, 12 months of updates.
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
  • Multiple capture modes: area, window, full screen, scrolling, fixed size, self-timer, collection, OCR text, screen recording
  • Custom keyboard shortcuts for capture and recording
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
  • Screenshots turn into shareable links in one click instead of files
  • Built-in editor with 13 annotation tools—no need to switch to another app
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 check14 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)148
Citation Flow (Majestic)2324
Referring domains (Majestic)1231

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