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Algenius vs Pippin

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Algenius compared with Pippin
DetailAlgenius logo AlgeniusPippin logo Pippin
What it doesAutomatic daily logs and screenshots A Mac app that writes and keeps your to-do list from the text on your screen
StageStartup MVP
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelNot given Free
PricingNot given Free during beta. AI costs depend on your provider: ChatGPT plan costs vary by subscription, Claude API costs $100 to $500 per month in credits, OpenRouter uses pay-per-use pricing.
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
  • Auto-updates tasks as they progress in emails and chat apps
  • Recents section shows up to ten rows from the last three days
  • Works with any Mac app that supports macOS Accessibility
  • Local data storage on Mac with no cloud sync
  • Masks passwords, API keys, tokens and sensitive numbers before saving
  • Screen reading checks every 15 seconds via macOS Accessibility
  • Voice chat interface to ask questions and give commands
  • Pause screen awareness for an hour or longer when needed
  • Requires macOS 15 or later with Apple silicon
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
  • Writes tasks automatically from screen text instead of requiring manual typing
  • Keeps to-do list current without manual updates as work progresses
  • Uses your own AI provider instead of running proprietary servers
  • All data stored locally on Mac with no cloud account or server access to screen text
  • Never reads passwords or common password managers like 1Password and Bitwarden
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)150
Referring domains (Majestic)40

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