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Unfriction

Instant overlay notes for macOS. Opens in <400ms.·unfriction.app

Unfriction is a macOS overlay notes app that launches in under 400ms via a keyboard shortcut, letting users capture thoughts instantly. It includes OCR text extraction from screenshots, voice-to-text dictation, clipboard history, and smart tagging. All data is stored locally on the Mac with no cloud sync or accounts required.

What it's for

Quickly capturing fleeting thoughtsExtracting text from screenshots via OCRDictating notes with voice-to-textManaging clipboard historyCreating to-do lists with checkboxesTagging and organizing notes with hashtagsPinning notes to stay visible across apps

Features 16

Clipboard history
Configurable keyboard shortcuts
Continuous auto-save
Custom storage location (paid)
Dark mode with adjustable transparency
Export and backup notes locally
Full keyboard shortcut navigation
Instant launch under 400ms via keyboard shortcut
Local-first storage with no cloud sync
Lock notes to stay on top across apps
OCR text extraction from screenshots
Screenshot history
Smart gestures (swipe to pin/delete)
Smart tagging via hashtags
To-do list with checkboxes
Voice mode (speech to text)

At a glance

free tier

TypeDesktop app

DeploymentInstalled (local)

PlatformsmacOS

ForEngineers, Designers, Founders, Writers, Students

No company, integrations, or compliance data published yet.

Pricing

Paid tier is a one-time $19 lifetime purchase (not a monthly subscription), described as an 'early access price'. Free tier has usage limits (notes, OCR, clipboard/screenshot history).

FreeFree

No credit card required, no signup required.

Up to 10 notes, 3 OCR extractions, 5 clipboard history items, 3 screenshot history items; limits apply after quota

Lifetime AccessQuote

One-time payment of $19 (stated as 'early access price'), no subscriptions or renewals. 30-day money-back guarantee. Early users locked in at this price.

One license, use on up to 2 Macs