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Backsight vs HushNotes

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Backsight compared with HushNotes
DetailBacksight logo BacksightHushNotes logo HushNotes
What it doesit notices what you can't Mac sticky notes that float above every app and stay out of screen shares
StageMVP Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFree Paid
PricingRecording and the dashboard are free. Encrypted sync and the agent interface are paid add-ons, available later. $9.99 one-time purchase
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
  • Capture text from any app with one keyboard shortcut
  • Floating notes that work on full-screen apps
  • Notes automatically hidden from screen shares and screenshots
  • Hide all notes instantly with one key
  • Lock individual notes with Touch ID or password
  • All notes searchable in one place
  • Markdown support with live preview
  • Customizable paper designs and opacity levels
  • iCloud sync between Macs
  • Connect coding tools with local MCP endpoint
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
  • Notes stay hidden from screen shares and screenshots by default
  • No account or cloud server required; notes stored only on your Mac
  • Pay once forever with free updates; no subscription
  • Floats above full-screen apps including in all Spaces
  • Access from coding tools is read-only and requires explicit approval
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 check20 +2 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)711
Citation Flow (Majestic)1419
Referring domains (Majestic)1823

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