Encore Display vs LocArk

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Encore Display compared with LocArk
Detail	Encore Display	LocArk
What it does	Turn your old iMac into a real display for your Mac with one cable	Private local-first workspace for notes, passwords, kanban boards, and mind maps
Stage	Not given	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	SE	GB
Pricing model	Free trial	Freemium
Pricing	Free for 72 hours, then $49 USD once. One license covers one Mac and any number of iMacs. No subscription.	Free: notes, password vault, spaces and folders, up to 2 custom password templates. Annual: $4.9/year includes mind maps, kanban boards, unlimited password templates. Lifetime: $24.9 one-time purchase includes all Annual features with no renewal needed.
Key features	Up to 5K Retina resolution display 60fps smooth video and window movement Works with one cable connection iMac speakers and microphone support Brightness synchronization between Mac and iMac Night Shift support on both screens Automatic sleep and wake synchronization Works with closed MacBook lid Real display arrangement in System Settings Plug and play setup	Markdown editing for notes Password generation and quick copy Local encryption and master password Custom columns and priorities on kanban boards Mind map export to PNG Spaces and nested folders Cross-platform sync support Workspace backup and export Auto-lock for password vault Search functionality
What makes it different	No modifications needed - no screwdriver or driver boards required Single cable connection unlike wireless alternatives No account or tracking - privacy-focused Works with any Intel iMac from Late 2012 onwards One license covers one Mac and any number of iMacs	All data stored locally with no cloud upload or hosted servers User controls storage location, backup, sync and migration Unified workspace structure across all platforms and content types Existing content remains accessible after Pro downgrade
Free plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
Platforms	Not given	Not given
Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	4 +3 (up) since last check	8 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	0	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	0	15
Referring domains (Majestic)	0	3

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