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DEVONthinkTagSpaces
Paid

Paid, sold in several editions.

 Free

Free and open source, with no account needed.

macOS, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension
  • Handles almost any document type in one database
  • Automation with actions and triggers
  • Tags stored with the files, no database or login
  • Previews over 50 file formats
  • Apple platforms only
  • Paid, with a steep learning curve
  • Sync relies on third-party services such as Dropbox or Syncthing
  • Tagging approach differs from ordinary folder-based file managers
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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