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Mavaul vs Barside

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Mavaul compared with Barside
DetailMavaul logo MavaulBarside logo Barside
What it doesThe private vault for your photos and videos Your second brain on your desktop
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given CA
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: 0 €, up to 30 photos and videos. Premium Monthly: 1,99 € per month. Premium Yearly: 17,99 € per year. Premium Lifetime: 49,99 € once. 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).
Key features
  • AES-256 encryption on device
  • Face ID and passcode unlock
  • Wi-Fi Share with QR code
  • Photo adjustment and crop (Premium)
  • Calculator disguise with Decoy mode
  • Slideshow with custom speed and transitions (Premium)
  • Encrypted backup to Dropbox, Nextcloud or Files (Premium)
  • 24-character recovery key
  • Configurable lock delay (Premium)
  • 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
What makes it different
  • No account or cloud service required
  • Photos never leave your phone without encryption
  • Wi-Fi Share keeps everything on your local network
  • Free plan holds 30 photos and videos with full encryption
  • 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
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)2 +1 (up) since last check15 +4 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)114
Citation Flow (Majestic)2023
Referring domains (Majestic)912

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