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Chalk compared with Loomgrain
DetailChalk logo ChalkLoomgrain logo Loomgrain
What it doesA native macOS drawing app for quick sketches, screenshot markup, and AI-generated diagrams Version control for creative work
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: $0 forever, includes all drawing tools, unlimited sketches in one folder, copy to clipboard as PNG, and auto-save with local-first storage. Pro: coming soon. Free: 5 projects and 2 GB of storage. Creator: $12 a month with 200 GB storage and unlimited projects. Pro: $24 a month with 500 GB storage. Team: $20 a month per person with 500 GB per person. Business: $35 a month per person with 1 TB per person. Paying yearly gets 2 months free on every paid plan
Key features
  • Instant copy-to-clipboard as PNG
  • No accounts or setup required
  • Local-first storage with auto-save
  • Screenshot annotation with arrows, boxes, text, and freehand tools
  • AI diagram generation via Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code
  • Refine diagrams through chat
  • Paste screenshot from clipboard
  • Unlimited sketches in one folder
  • Native macOS performance
  • All drawing tools included in free version
  • Version tracking that keeps all iterations in order with the latest on top
  • Approval system tied to specific versions
  • Comments and feedback on each version
  • Size variants that track when they're out of date
  • Share links with customizable permissions for non-account holders
  • Team collaboration with @mentions and discussions
  • Import from Dropbox, Google Drive, or local computer
  • Support for 60+ file formats including PSDs, video, 3D models and RAW photos
  • Collections and search functionality
  • Original files kept at full size in all plans
What makes it different
  • Zero-friction design: open, draw, and share in seconds with no setup or accounts
  • Local-first architecture: all sketches stay on your Mac, nothing leaves unless you ask
  • AI integration runs through your own subscription with no proxying of prompts
  • Never trains AI on your work and has no ads or cross-site tracking
  • Your work is always yours and remains accessible even if you stop paying
  • Built for individual creators first, teams can join later
  • Works alongside existing tools like Photoshop, Figma and Premiere without requiring changes to workflow
  • Automatically groups related files and understands which versions belong together
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Citation Flow (Majestic)2418
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