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Local-First

Apps designed around a functional local working state, with network sync secondary to the local workflow.

What qualifies: The app is designed around a functional local working state, with network sync secondary.

Apps

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Wox

By Wox Launcher · Utilities & System Tools

Mature cross-platform open-source launcher for Windows, macOS, and Linux, with stable v2.4.3 released on 2026-09-09. Core workflows are local; optional web and AI features can send data to configured services.

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Local-firstFreeWorks offlineNo subscription required

Why it fits: Local-first

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Yaak

By Gregory Schier, Mountain Loop Labs, Inc. · Developer Tools

Local-first and zero-telemetry API client for Windows, macOS, and Linux with a free personal-use model, paid commercial licensing, encrypted secrets, Git workflows, and agent-friendly CLI support.

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Local-firstMixedWorks offlineNo subscription required

Why it fits: Local-first

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白纸日历

By Shuzhen Luo · Calendar & Time

A Chinese-first macOS menu-bar calendar that combines lunar dates, holidays, system calendar events, reminders, and widgets without requiring a separate account.

  • macOS
Local-firstFreeWorks offlineNo subscription required

Why it fits: Local-first

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Arc PDF

By Hongxing Hu · Files & Documents

A mature lightweight Mac PDF editor with direct content editing, OCR, annotations, page tools, and optional BYOK AI, backed by a long update history.

  • macOS
Local-firstFreeWorks offlineNo subscription required

Why it fits: Local-first

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Floorp

By Floorp Projects · Browsers & Internet

Actively maintained Firefox derivative focused on customization, workspaces, split view, and web panels. Desktop telemetry is disabled by default, while optional Sync and external services add privacy complexity.

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
  • iOS Beta
  • iPadOS Beta
Local-firstFreeLimited offline supportNo subscription required

Why it fits: Local-first

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LM Studio

By Element Labs, Inc. · AI & Assistants

Download, chat with, manage, and serve local AI models from a desktop workbench or supported headless daemon.

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Local-firstFreeWorks offlineNo subscription required

Why it fits: Local-first

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Typora

By Qiyun (Shanghai) Technology Ltd., LeeAbner · Writing & Publishing

Write and preview Markdown in a single desktop editor that works directly with local text files.

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Local-firstOne-time purchaseWorks offlineNo subscription required

Why it fits: Local-first

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WitNote

By 渊博 胡 · Writing & Publishing

A mature local-first Markdown and document workspace whose current 2.x Mac generation was rebuilt natively around Swift, Apple Silicon and optional on-device AI.

  • macOS
Local-firstOne-time purchaseWorks offlineNo subscription required

Why it fits: Local-first

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iMazing

By DigiDNA · Utilities & System Tools

A mature local desktop toolkit for managing iPhone and iPad data from Windows or macOS, with backups, selective exports, original-format photo handling, Live Photo assets, messages, files and deeper device-management tools.

  • Windows
  • macOS
Local-firstFreemiumWorks offlineSubscription required

Why it fits: Local-first

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PasteDaemon

By Armand Halbert · Utilities & System Tools

Privacy-first Mac clipboard manager that extends history into transformations, triggers, scripts, and local automation. Current 1.8.0 distribution is explicitly beta; the permanent basic tier is free and automation uses a one-time licence.

  • macOS Beta
Local-firstFreemiumWorks offlineNo subscription required

Why it fits: Local-first

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PixPin

By Depth Pixel LLC, 深圳市深度图景科技有限公司 · Design & Creative

Capture, annotate, pin, and OCR screen content on Windows and macOS, with optional paid cloud and recognition features.

  • Windows
  • macOS
Local-firstMixedWorks offlineNo subscription required

Why it fits: Local-first

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Jan

By Menlo Research · AI & Assistants

Chat with local AI models on Windows, macOS, or Linux, while retaining the option to connect external cloud or self-hosted providers.

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Local-firstFreeWorks offlineNo subscription required

Why it fits: Local-first

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