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Algenius vs Linger

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Algenius compared with Linger
DetailAlgenius logo AlgeniusLinger logo Linger
What it doesAutomatic daily logs and screenshots A private, local-first image organizer for design references
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelNot given Paid
PricingNot given Personal $39 USD one-time for 1 person on 2 Macs with Linger 0.x and 1.x updates included; Lifetime $79 USD one-time for 1 person on 4 Macs with all future major upgrades included. 14-day full trial available with no card required.
Key features
  • Automatic daily activity logging with AI-drafted reports
  • Advanced screenshot editor with drawing, shapes, annotations, blur, emoji, and counters
  • AI text extraction from screenshots
  • AI text assistant for translate, rewrite, and grammar fix via Alt+S
  • Custom branded watermarks on all screenshots
  • Before-and-after side-by-side image comparison
  • Direct copy-paste to Google Sheets and Excel
  • Cloud storage with share links
  • 3-day retention on free tier, unlimited on Pro
  • Add personal notes and tags to each reference
  • Multiple view modes: grid, stack and focus views
  • Text search across titles, notes and tags
  • Canvas feature to arrange references side by side
  • Collections and saved searches
  • Local library with no cloud sync required
  • Optional AI for text extraction and descriptions
  • Chrome extension for easy capture
  • No item count limits
What makes it different
  • All features accessible through three simple keyboard shortcuts
  • Automatic activity log drafting eliminates manual daily reporting
  • Works directly in any application without tab switching
  • No account setup required to start using the app
  • Local activity logs stored on device with full user control
  • Private local-first library that keeps your data on your device with zero cloud dependency
  • One-time purchase with permanent access, no monthly subscriptions
  • Canvas tool to explore visual and conceptual relationships between references
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)Not checked yet no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)1513
Referring domains (Majestic)41

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