FocusDeck vs Backsight

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FocusDeck compared with Backsight
Detail	FocusDeck	Backsight
What it does	Build your study ritual once and run it every session with progress tracking	it notices what you can't
Stage	Not given	MVP
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	Not given	Not given
Pricing model	Freemium	Free
Pricing	Free: $0 forever with 5 saved decks, 1 active goal, 30-day session history, session runner with notes, and post-session review. Pro: $10/month (14-day free trial) with unlimited decks, goals, full session history, analytics, calendar sync, and priority support. Founding Lifetime: $65 one-time paymen	Recording and the dashboard are free. Encrypted sync and the agent interface are paid add-ons, available later.
Key features	Reusable timed task blocks with custom durations Inline note capture during sessions Session review and focus scoring Behavioral insights and focus trends Multiple block types in one session Cross-device continuity 10 study-ready starter decks Calendar sync	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
What makes it different	Chains different block types with custom durations instead of fixed 25/5 rhythm Saves and replays exact session sequences daily with zero re-planning Tracks per-block completion, notes, and focus trends over time Models real study sessions with focus, rest, practice, and review blocks	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
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)	2 no change since last check	11 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	0	7
Citation Flow (Majestic)	10	14
Referring domains (Majestic)	9	18

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