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visualOS compared with Recto
DetailvisualOS logo visualOSRecto logo Recto
What it doesA local-first infinite canvas for visual thinkers The visual canvas for AI agents
StageStartup Not given
Founded2026 Not given
Based inDE Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free
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. Not given
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
  • Visual canvas for multiple coding agents
  • Real-time editing and reprompting
  • HTML and CSS code generation
  • Design system management
  • Motion and animation timeline
  • Web import capability
  • Comments and feedback on canvas
  • 3D element support
  • SVG graphics creation
  • Cross-platform support
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
  • Works locally without MCP or API configuration
  • Automatically detects installed coding agents
  • Unified design system that agents read
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)2110
Referring domains (Majestic)188

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