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RaterSidekick vs Barside

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RaterSidekick compared with Barside
DetailRaterSidekick logo RaterSidekickBarside logo Barside
What it doesPrivate work hub for AI contractors to track projects, sessions, tasks, earnings, and goals across platforms Your second brain on your desktop
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given CA
Pricing modelFree trial Free
PricingFree trial: 7 days, no card required. RaterSidekick Pro: $14.99/month or save 50% with annual billing at $179.88/year (regular price $29.99/month). 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
  • Automatic time tracking with manual controls
  • Project and profile views with date-range and platform filters
  • Estimated earnings, pace, goals, and effective hourly output tracking
  • Pay Checker to compare tracked records with platform reports
  • Evidence Packs with downloadable support-ready records
  • Import history from spreadsheets, Clockify, or platform exports
  • Résumé tools including CV upload, fit checks, and tailored copies
  • CSV export functionality
  • No screenshots, keystroke logging, screen recording, or task-content capture
  • 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
  • Works across multiple AI platforms in one unified dashboard without employer monitoring or content capture
  • Optional extension with import alternative for users who cannot use browser extensions
  • Completely private work record with no screenshots or keystroke logging
  • Runs alongside platform-required tools rather than replacing them
  • Pay Checker feature reveals discrepancies between tracked work and platform reports
  • 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)3 +1 (up) since last check15 +4 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)414
Citation Flow (Majestic)1723
Referring domains (Majestic)912

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