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| feature | screenpipe | rewind.ai |
|---|---|---|
| open source | yes (MIT) | no |
| data location | 100% local | local |
| platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux | macOS only |
| status | active | discontinued (pivoted to Limitless) |
| extensibility | plugins (pipes) | limited |
| self-hosted | yes | no |
| API access | full REST API | limited |
why screenpipe?
open source
screenpipe is MIT licensed. audit the code, contribute, or fork it. your data, your control.cross-platform
works on macOS, Windows, and Linux. rewind was mac-only.extensible
build custom plugins (pipes) with TypeScript and Next.js. integrate with any service.active development
16k+ GitHub stars, 80+ contributors. actively maintained and improved.privacy-first
- all processing happens locally
- use local LLMs (Ollama) for complete privacy
- no telemetry or data collection
- you can audit the source code
migrating from rewind
if you were a Rewind user:- install screenpipe
- use the built-in timeline view for a familiar interface
- your future screen activity will be captured locally
features rewind users love
- timeline view: scroll through your day visually
- natural language search: “find the email I was reading yesterday”
- meeting transcription: automatic transcription with speaker identification
- AI integration: connect to ChatGPT, Claude, or local LLMs
get started
download the desktop appmore comparisons
looking for detailed feature comparisons? check out our main comparison pages:- screenpipe vs Rewind (full comparison) - in-depth analysis
- screenpipe vs Microsoft Recall - privacy-focused alternative
- screenpipe vs Limitless - hardware vs software
- all comparisons - see how screenpipe stacks up
resources
- open source rewind alternative guide - complete migration guide
- screenpipe blog - latest updates and tutorials