LocArk Your private local-first workspace

Start with free offline notes and a password vault, then add Pro kanban and mind maps when you need more structure. Keep the same workspace structure and core workflow on macOS, Windows, iPhone, iPad, and Android.

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The Home Renovation Plan note with a kitchen moodboard, checklist and budget table, open in LocArk on macOS
The same note open in LocArk on iPhone

Why Choose LocArk?

Local-first, offline-capable, locally encrypted, and stored where you choose

Storage You Control

Workspace content stays in the storage location you choose and is protected by local encryption and a master password.

Local encryption

New workspaces protect content with a master password and local encryption instead of uploading the private workspace to a LocArk-hosted content service.

Backup, export, and migration

Back up the complete workspace yourself and export readable content when you need to inspect or move your data.

Free local essentials

Start with offline notes and a password vault before you need any Pro tools

Free

Offline encrypted notes

Use Markdown editing, search, local images, and history recovery for free; new workspaces use local encryption and a master password.

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Note list in LocArk on iPhone
Inbox cards for quick capture in LocArk on iPhone
Free

Offline password vault

Store website logins, app credentials, and private records for free, with password generation, quick copy, auto-lock, and clipboard clearing.

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A demo supplier login saved with the web password template in LocArk on macOS

Add Pro structure when you need it

Use personal kanban boards for tasks and mind maps for ideas; existing content stays viewable and editable after downgrade

Pro

Offline personal kanban

Plan personal work with custom columns, priorities, and due dates. Creating boards requires Pro.

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Home Renovation kanban board with Todo, In Progress and Waiting columns in LocArk on macOS
Pro

Offline private mind maps

Outline projects and ideas in a lightweight mind map and export PNG images. Creating maps requires Pro.

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Home Renovation mind map with kitchen, bath, living room and budget branches in LocArk on macOS

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One workspace across desktop and mobile

Keep storage, encryption, and organization clear without pretending cross-platform availability is hosted cloud sync

Use the same spaces, folders, categories, and content types on macOS, Windows, iPhone, iPad, and Android, with interactions adapted to each device.

LocArk library on iPhone with counts of notes, passwords, kanbans and mind maps
The same Home Renovation board on iPhone
The same Home Renovation mind map on iPhone

Spaces and folders

Use spaces and nested folders for projects, then filter by category when you need one content type.

One content model

Notes, password records, kanban boards, and mind maps share the same workspace structure instead of forcing you to reorganize across separate tools.

Device-appropriate interactions

Desktop layouts prioritize multi-column browsing and keyboard efficiency; mobile layouts prioritize quick access, search, and capture while keeping the same workspace structure.

Your storage location and structure stay under your control.

Set up your private local workspace in three steps

  1. 1

    Download & Install

    Install LocArk from the official app store for your current platform.

  2. 2

    Choose Storage Directory

    Choose a workspace storage folder on first launch. LocArk keeps content there so you can back it up, sync it, or move it on your terms.

  3. 3

    Start Creating

    Create your first space, note, or password entry. Add kanban boards and mind maps when your projects need more structure.

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LocArk

Begin with free offline notes and a password vault, then add Pro kanban and mind maps when you need them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions will help you better understand LocArk's powerful features and how to enhance your knowledge management experience.

What can I use for free?

The free plan includes notes, password records, Inbox, and workspace organization. You can create and edit offline notes and password entries without Pro.

What requires Pro?

Creating kanban boards and mind maps requires Pro. Pro also removes the free plan limit on custom password templates. Existing content stays viewable and editable after downgrade.

Does LocArk work offline?

Yes. The core workspace runs locally without depending on a LocArk-hosted content service. Installation, updates, purchases, and Pro activation or verification still use their respective network services.

Where is my workspace stored?

The workspace lives in a storage location you choose. New workspaces use local encryption and a master password, and you remain responsible for backup, export, and migration choices.

Can I use the same workspace across devices?

LocArk keeps the same workspace structure on macOS, Windows, iPhone, iPad, and Android. Cross-device access depends on a sync location you choose and that your platforms support; LocArk does not provide hosted cloud sync.

What if I want to migrate away?

You can back up the complete workspace and use app export to create readable content for archiving, inspection, or migration into another workflow.

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