First 500 users get Founding Member Price Lock
Simple, transparent pricing.
Your files stay on your hardware. Select the scale and AI model integration that best powers your daily filing workflow.
Free
Free TierEssential file organization for individuals and initial setup.
$0forever
Includes:
- 300 files lifetime allowance
- 1 folder (2 with Plato)
- Gemini 2.0 Flash AI models
- Watcher trial (50 files)
- 1 device per account
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Pro
ProAutomated periodic rescanning and background watching for daily workflow.
$9.99/month
Includes:
- 10,000 files / month allowance
- Unlimited scannable folders
- DeepSeek v4 Flash & Claude Haiku 4.5
- Batched background watcher
- External hard drive support
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Detailed breakdown of capability limits, watcher modes, AI models, and pricing perks across all tiers.
| Features & Specs | Free$0 | Pro$9.99/mo | Ultra$19.99/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCANNING | |||
Manual scan | |||
Periodic re-scan | — | ||
File allowance Lifetime (free) or monthly (paid) | 300 files, 1 folder (lifetime) | 10,000 files/mo | 30,000 files/mo |
Folders scannable Plato free users get +1 folder | 1 (2 with Plato) | Unlimited | Unlimited |
External hard drives | — | ||
Limit hit behaviour Triggered after enrichment, before tagging | Pauses, prompts user to trim files | Monthly counter, hard stop at limit | Monthly counter, hard stop at limit |
| WATCHER | |||
Watcher access | Trial — 50 files, then revoked | ||
Watcher mode | — | Batched | Instantaneous |
Auto-move vs ask-permission | — | ||
| AI MODELS | |||
Tagging model | Gemini 2.0 Flash + Groq fallback | DeepSeek v4 Flash | DeepSeek v4 Flash |
Clustering model | Gemini 2.0 Flash | Claude Haiku 4.5 | Claude Haiku 4.5 |
| DEVICES & ACCESS | |||
Devices per account | 1 device | 1 device | 2–3 devices |
Device enforcement Hardware fingerprint checked on launch | |||
| CORE FEATURES | |||
Canvas review UI | |||
Menu bar / system tray | |||
Semantic search | |||
Reveal in Finder / Explorer | |||
Privacy (local hashing + PII scrubber) | |||
| PRICING PERKS | |||
Founding member price lock First 500 users, forever + badge | |||
Plato program discount $2/mo or $20/yr off paid tiers | +1 folder, +300 files (lifetime) | ||
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The first 500 users who subscribe to Pro or Ultra lock in their subscription price forever, regardless of future price adjustments. You will also receive an exclusive Founding Member badge in your account dashboard and desktop client.