Loose
Thought
Learn.
Think.
Write.
Grow.
Research, organize and plan your writing with a paper-like notebook that's easy to use.
Get Started
How it works
- Map out your thoughts
- Type anywhere on the page
- Full keyboard support
- Form up your knowledge
- Arrange ideas and form topic cards
- Group related concepts together
- Link ideas with connections
- Enrich your memory
- Use text size for emphasis
- Highlight important ideas
- Add images and embedded links
Forget Second Brains!
There's too much emphasis put on "second brains" and knowledgebase tools. This is the idea that storing information in a computer is the same, or even better than knowing it yourself!
Do you want to be able to discuss a topic intelligently? Do you want to make connections and gain insights? Do you want to be the expert on something? Then you need to know it inside and out.
Remember..
The most useful thing you will ever have is an active and curious mind
Collecting and cataloging information is useful. But you're never going to know something deeply if it's sitting in a digital filing cabinet. You need to bring it to life in your mind's eye.
Features
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Work Offline + FAST
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Realtime Collaboration
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Full Keyboard Support
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Work on Mobile
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Markdown Import/Export
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Cross Linked Notes
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Meticulously hand-crafted to be easy to use and easy on the eyes
Dealing with AI..
"I want to slump in a chair, and watch a machine do all the things I've dreamt of doing."
Jokes aside, if you've tried AI for anything serious, then you know that it's impressive when it works, but it doesn't live up to the hype that everybody is trying to sell you.
There's research already arriving that's showing how AI usage isn't the miracle panacea some people claim it to be, and it may even do more harm than good. Only time will tell for sure, but there's one thing that's already obvious:
You still need to think and you still need taste and good judgment
There are lots of ways AI can help, by automating tedium or searching and scanning over a lot of material. It's particularly well suited for assisted review and summarization tasks.
One thing is for sure, these uses put AI where it belongs, off to the side , checking and automating the tedious parts of your work.
Use Cases
Here's a sampling of what you can do with Loose Thought. These examples (and several more) are included in the app so you can explore them interactively.
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Timeline of Pre-Socratic Philosophy
Use section lines to form a timeline, and images to bring important figures to life. Add detailed notes and highlight key ideas.
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Film Storyboard and Visual Reference
Collect visual reference for costume, location and look, organize them into mood boards. Break down story ideas and arrange them into storyboards.
Additional Features
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YouTube Timestamps
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Rich Typography
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Snap-to-Grid
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Dark Mode
Pricing
Try it free for a week, no credit card needed.
- Free for 7 days. No credit card required, so there's nothing to cancel if you decide it isn't for you.
- $5.99 a month after that. Cancel whenever you like, you keep full access up to the end of the month you've paid for.
- Your notes are always accessible. If your trial or subscription ends, the app simply becomes read-only. You can still view and export all of your work at any time.
- See our Terms of Service and our refund policy.
Personal Plan
$5.99 per month
- Unlimited notes and boards
- Unlimited image uploads
- Unlimited invitations for collaborators
- Sync across all devices
- Works offline
- Cancel any time
FAQs
Have a question that's not covered here? Get in touch with us any time.
Can I install Loose Thought on my desktop or phone?
Yes. Loose Thought is a Progressive Web App. When it's installed, It opens in its own window, works offline, and behaves like any other app.
Open app.loosethought.com, and then:
- Chrome or Edge, on desktop
- Click the install icon on the right side of the address bar, or open the browser menu and choose Install.
- Safari on macOS
- Choose File → Add to Dock.
- iPhone and iPad
- Tap the Share button, then Add to Home Screen.
- Android
- Tap the browser menu, then Install app or Add to Home screen.
Does Loose Thought work offline?
Yes. The app works fully offline. When you reconnect, any changes you made will be synchronized automatically for you.
If I share a notebook with someone, do they need to pay to read it?
No. Reading and following a notebook that you share with someone is free. After their initial trial ends, the app will continue to function in read-only mode.
Who owns the content I create?
You do. All the work you create belongs to you, and you can export it at any time.
Will my content be used to train AI models?
No. We will not use your content to train AI models.
What happens when my trial ends?
If you don't subscribe, the app switches to read only mode. You can view your notes, and export them, at any time.
What do I get during the free trial?
The trial is fully functional. You have access to all features across all devices.
How do I subscribe?
When the app is in read-only mode you will see a notice with an option to subscribe, clicking this starts the checkout process. If you want to subscribe during the trial period, there is a Purchase option in the Help menu.
Checkout and billing are handled securely by our payment partner, Creem, acting as the merchant of record. Their name may appear alongside ours on your card statement.
How do I cancel?
Choose Manage Subscription from the Help menu in the app. That opens your billing page, where you can view or cancel your subscription.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. Please contact support@loosethought.com and we'll arrange it for you.
I signed up during the beta. Do I owe anything?
No, and thanks for trying out tha app! Accounts which were created during the beta have lifetime free access applied automatically.
Hey..
Founder here!
When I'm working on a project, I usually lay out a mindmap on a big sheet of paper to get a handle on it. The trouble is, it gets out of date quickly, it's hard to collaborate with others, and it's awkward to use images and other digital media.
Alas, I couldn't find a digital tool that replicated that feeling of mindmapping on paper. Something that lets you think naturally without a lot of complex software getting in the way.
Knowledgebase apps are way too heavy for this, and lead to a lot of procrastination 'optimizing your workflow'. Note tools with a canvas are better, but usually the canvas is a secondary feature, and it's hard to totally reshape topics, something you really need when mapping out complex ideas.
Hence Loose Thought. My goal is to combine the feeling of paper with the benefits of digital media, all while staying out of your way and being as easy to use as possible.
Hopefully I've succeeded and you find it as useful as I do. Feel free to drop me a line with any thoughts or suggestions!
Rob
Founder, Loose Thought
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