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Backsight vs Known

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Backsight compared with Known
DetailBacksight logo BacksightKnown logo Known
What it doesit notices what you can't Snap the receipt. Nothing to type.
StageMVP Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingRecording and the dashboard are free. Encrypted sync and the agent interface are paid add-ons, available later. Free plan: no card or account, first 300 items watched daily, recall alerts from CPSC, FDA, USDA, NHTSA, return and warranty reminders, CSV export and daily backup. Plus: $39.99/year or $3.99/month with 14-day free trial, unlimited items, PDF insurance report and AI claim letters. Plus Forever: $59.
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
  • Photograph receipts to automatically extract items
  • Return window calculations based on store policy and purchase date
  • Warranty tracking with renewal reminders
  • No account required; optional sign-in link for device sync
  • Vehicle recall tracking via VIN
  • CSV export and daily backup of item list
  • Expiry date estimates with transparency rules
  • PDF insurance reports and AI claim letters
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
  • No account required to start using the app
  • Recall alerts remain free at all pricing tiers
  • Independent company with no ads, brand partnerships or data selling
  • One-time payment option with no subscription renewal
  • Support response within one business day
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 checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)70
Citation Flow (Majestic)140
Referring domains (Majestic)180

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