Privately share files, photos and text between your devices, right in the browser
Your second brain on your desktop
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Pricing model
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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
End-to-end encrypted text, photos and files
Files sent directly between devices, never stored on server
Join by QR code or 6-digit code
Works on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux and Chromebook
Delete everything at once from all devices
Hide passwords until copied or shown
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 server storage - files transferred directly between devices
No account or sign-in required
End-to-end encryption with key never reaching server
Works in any browser with QR code or 6-digit code
Delete everything once with no copies left behind
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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