Lattics is a brain-like knowledge management and academic writing app for Mac and Windows. It uses card-based, non-linear (Zettelkasten-style) notes, mind maps, timelines, interactive charts, and tables to help users organize and write. It includes deep Zotero integration, over 8000 CSL citation styles, LaTeX formula support, OCR document recognition, and fast PDF translation while preserving original layout.
What it's for
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- AI writing assistant with translation, proofreading, rewriting, and batch article processing
- Automatic bibliography and citation generation (8000+ CSL styles)
- Bi-article comparison view
- Bi-directional links
- Card-based knowledge library
- Export to PDF, Word, TXT, Markdown, PNG, ePub
- Focus Mode with typewriter and keyboard sounds
- Goal and writing statistics tracking
- Hierarchical tags
- Interactive charts and tables
- LaTeX formula support
- Layout templates for journals like Science and Nature
- Local-first storage with optional encrypted third-party cloud sync (iCloud, Google Drive, OneDrive, WebDAV)
- Mind map, Plot of Story, and Aerial graph views
- OCR recognition of formulas, tables, and images
- PDF translation preserving original layout
- Sequence Reading mode
- Timeline for story or research design
- Wiki-style card library
- Zotero integration via Better BibTex plugin
At a glance
Integrations
Pricing
Pro plan pricing available on request; group discount up to 20% for institutions; education discount and invitation/discount codes available.
Free basic plan, no credit card needed.
PDF Translation and OCR limited to 3 per 24 hours; up to 10 Projects; up to 15 Documents, Graph Nodes, and Timeline Nodes per project; limited export (TXT/MD, 3/24 hours)
No explicit price number stated on page; marked 'Most Popular'; invitation/discount codes and education discount available.
PDF Translation and OCR increased to 300/Month; unlimited Projects, Documents, Graph Nodes, and Timeline Nodes
Group discounts of up to 20% off for universities, mid-sized and large companies, and professional associations.
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