What is Bardo?
Privacy-first note app that works 100% offline. Features: voice-to-text, OCR scanner, visual note connections, built-in terminal, markdown support. No cloud, no tracking, complete data ownership. Perfect for professionals who value privacy.
Problem
Users rely on cloud-based note-taking apps with privacy risks, internet dependency, and lack of full data control due to cloud storage and tracking.
Solution
A privacy-first note app that works 100% offline with tools like voice-to-text, OCR scanner, markdown support, and local data storage for secure, internet-free productivity.
Customers
Journalists, lawyers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and privacy-conscious individuals requiring offline access and data sovereignty.
Unique Features
Combines offline functionality with advanced tools: built-in terminal, OCR scanner, visual note connections, and encryption for full local data control without cloud dependency.
User Comments
Praises privacy focus and offline capabilities, appreciates OCR and markdown support, notes limited collaboration features, highlights terminal integration as unique, and values data ownership.
Traction
Launched in April 2024, gained 1.2K+ Product Hunt upvotes, 5K+ downloads in first month, and $8K+ revenue from one-time purchases (priced at $29/license). Founder has 1.5K followers on X.
Market Size
The global productivity software market is valued at $46.7 billion in 2024 (Statista), with privacy-focused tools growing at 18% CAGR.
