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Simple Memo vs xtty

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Simple Memo compared with xtty
DetailSimple Memo logo Simple Memoxtty logo xtty
What it doesAI auto-tagging voice notes to email and Obsidian Spend your time on the work, not the terminal
StageStartup Not given
Founded2026 Not given
Based inJP Not given
Pricing modelNot given Freemium
PricingFree: up to 3 sends per day, no time limit. Premium Monthly: $2.99/month for unlimited sends. Premium Yearly: $29.99/year for unlimited sends. Free with 7-day Pro trial; xtty Pro US$29.90 one-time purchase, no subscription, activates up to 2 Macs
Key features
  • 0.4-second launch time (warm start on iPhone 16e)
  • One-tap send to email
  • On-device voice input (iOS 16+)
  • AI auto-tagging with title, tags, and type
  • Offline Outbox with auto-resend
  • AES-GCM-256 encryption for stored data
  • Obsidian integration without plugin
  • Apple Watch support
  • Send history and resend capability
  • No account required
  • Metal GPU-accelerated terminal rendering on macOS, as fast as Ghostty
  • Password autofill from macOS Keychain for configured prompts
  • Saved remote-machine list with direct connections, batch connections, and jump hosts
  • Duplicate Tab with same SSH host and remote working directory in independent session
  • Broadcast keyboard input to selected panes
  • Status and notifications for supported coding agents including Claude Code and Codex
  • File transfer with sz and rz inside terminal workflow
  • Local shell sessions with tabs, split panes, search, themes, fonts, and customizable keybindings
  • System OpenSSH configuration and keys support
  • Command palette for finding actions and saved SSH profiles
What makes it different
  • On-device AI tagging that never leaves your iPhone
  • Memobodies not persistently stored on servers
  • Built as a direct Captio replacement with modern technology
  • Works offline with automatic retry when reconnected
  • Metal GPU-accelerated rendering as fast as Ghostty for local terminal performance
  • Built-in SSH workflows that reduce repeated steps without replacing existing OpenSSH setup
  • Credentials stay secure in macOS Keychain with no account or email verification required
  • Native macOS integration with familiar controls and Metal GPU rendering
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)10 −5 (down) since last check5 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)196
Citation Flow (Majestic)3023
Referring domains (Majestic)15612

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