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Backsight vs Glimt

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Backsight compared with Glimt
DetailBacksight logo BacksightGlimt logo Glimt
What it doesit notices what you can't Guided breathing reminders that float over your work and pause automatically during calls
StageMVP Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given NO
Pricing modelFree Paid
PricingRecording and the dashboard are free. Encrypted sync and the agent interface are paid add-ons, available later. Personal: $39 one time for up to 2 computers. Teams: $32 per seat, one time, 5 seats minimum. 14-day free trial available. 1 year of updates included with every license.
Key features
  • On-device audio transcription that never leaves your device
  • End-to-end encrypted sync between your own devices
  • Pattern detection including themes, repetition, distributions and correlations
  • Weekly and monthly mood and energy tracking
  • Theme distribution analysis over time
  • Accountless operation with encryption keys as identity
  • Unlimited data export as CSV or JSON
  • Works offline
  • Planned MCP server for local agent integration
  • Micro breathing reminders that float up and fade away automatically
  • Custom breathing playlists with multiple patterns
  • Built-in breathing patterns: Coherence, Box, 4-7-8, and Trikona
  • AI-powered custom visualizations
  • Configurable reminder intervals from 1 to 120 minutes
  • Fullscreen or windowed breathing prompt mode
  • MacOS Shortcuts integration to automate actions on session start and end
  • Built-in MCP server for AI agent integration
  • Menu bar integration with no dock icon
What makes it different
  • No account required; keys are your identity
  • Complete data privacy; company cannot read your records
  • No dark patterns, streaks, guilt or nagging
  • Describes patterns without diagnosis or coaching
  • One-time purchase with no subscription or recurring fees
  • Never interrupts calls through automatic detection of microphone and camera use
  • AI agent can design custom breathing visualizations on demand
  • Respects focus and workflow by never taking keyboard focus
  • No data collection beyond what is necessary for licensing
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)11 −1 (down) since last check24 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)710
Citation Flow (Majestic)1420
Referring domains (Majestic)1820

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