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visualOS compared with Loomgrain
DetailvisualOS logo visualOSLoomgrain logo Loomgrain
What it doesA local-first infinite canvas for visual thinkers Version control for creative work
StageStartup Not given
Founded2026 Not given
Based inDE Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingBrowser: Free. Native app for iPhone, iPad and Mac: €14.99/$12.99 at launch (regular €19.99/$19.99), one-time purchase across all three devices, no subscription. 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
  • Fully offline with no server required
  • Real folders on disk and Markdown files
  • Automatic version history with restore
  • Sync via user's own cloud folder (iCloud, Dropbox)
  • Nested folders to any depth
  • Freehand drawing with pen and color
  • Magnetic arrows for connecting elements
  • Full-text search across all folders
  • Interactive to-do lists on canvas
  • 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  • Size variants that track when they're out of date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
  • No account or server: your data never leaves your device
  • Real files you own: folders are real folders, documents are Markdown files
  • Works fully offline with no internet dependency
  • Automatic sync through your own cloud (iCloud or Dropbox)
  • Native apps for iPhone, iPad and Mac showing full canvas
  • 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
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)7 +2 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)2118
Referring domains (Majestic)182

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