Free plan available with core features. Annual plan at $19 USD with unlimited mind maps and watermark-free export. Lifetime plan at $39 USD for one-time payment with permanent access and updates.
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
AI-powered content generation for brainstorming
Local data storage with no tracking
Outline mode for rearranging thoughts
S3 cloud sync for cross-device access
Markdown and LaTeX support
Flexible tag organization system
Import from M10C and other external tools
MCP integration and AI API connections
Ad-free experience
Cross-platform support including mobile
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
Lightweight at under 20MB with no performance compromises
Complete data privacy with local-only storage
AI integration that respects user privacy
Open-source core for transparency and customization
Pay-once lifetime option with permanent updates
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
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