Standard licenses include permanent access and updates within the major version purchased.
Personal and Lifetime purchases are not open yet. The browser demo uses a sample library; the public macOS release is in preparation.
* AI is optional and off by default. Connect your own API or an active Codex / MCP agent; provider and tool fees are separate. Using AI sends relevant content to your chosen service.
The complete feature set
A private library. Tools to make it useful.
Local-first, without item-count limitsYour library lives on your device. Core collecting, notes and text search work offline. Capacity depends on your local storage; Linger does not charge by saved-item count. Imports keep managed copies while leaving external source files untouched.
Multiple ways to collectSave images, videos, webpages and text. Import files, drag them in or capture clipboard images. The Chrome extension saves images, pages and selected passages with their sources.
Saved articles and readable previewsRead captured article text locally and recognize saved webpages by their previews. If article text cannot be extracted, the page link is retained. Duplicate saves preserve your edits and can fill missing content.
Your notes, words and collectionsRecord why a reference matters, add personal tags, retain its source and organize it into project collections. Save searches as dynamic collections that update as your library changes.
Browsing, search and recoveryBrowse the inspiration wall, grid, stacks and focus preview. Search saved titles, notes and tags, and filter by source, media or date. Restore items from trash before permanently deleting managed copies.
Optional AI analysis and recall*Use a chosen service for OCR, descriptions, summaries and machine tags, kept separately from your own notes. Compare references within a selected scope using semantic or similar-image recall. Review task progress, cancel work and retry failures.
Experimental session canvasArrange references, connect them, pan and zoom in an optional workspace. The canvas is a session tool; its layout is not retained after quitting Linger.
Frequently asked questions
How do Personal and Lifetime differ?
Personal covers one person on up to 2 devices. You can permanently use the major version purchased, including all feature and maintenance updates within that major version. A new major release does not end your license. Upgrading to a new major version is an optional paid purchase.
Lifetime covers one person on up to 4 devices. It includes every subsequently released version of the Linger desktop app, including all major upgrades, feature updates and maintenance updates, with no additional upgrade fee.
Can I share a license or sync between devices?
Personal and Lifetime are licenses for one person, covering up to 2 and 4 devices respectively. Multiple users need separate licenses or a Business quote.
Each device has its own local library. Multi-device licensing does not include cloud sync or a shared library.
Are optional AI services included?
AI processing is optional and off by default. You can use your own API or Codex / MCP; provider and tool fees are paid separately. The license price does not include AI credits. Collecting, notes and search through saved text work without an AI connection.
How is Business pricing calculated?
Business quotes are based on user count and device requirements. Standard licenses cover 2 devices per user, with permanent access and all updates within the major version purchased. Additional device allowances and prices are specified in the quote.
Contact support@bhalgo.com with your requirements. Each user keeps an independent local library; shared libraries and cloud sync are not included.
When will existing pre-orders be delivered?
Your original $29 order keeps its terms: one person, two devices, permanent use of Linger 1.x and all 1.x updates. Expected delivery is October 8–15, 2026. Your download link and activation code will be sent to the email used at checkout.
If your confirmation is missing, check spam or contact support@bhalgo.com with your Stripe receipt.
Can I get a refund before delivery?
Existing pre-orders can receive a full refund before delivery by emailing support@bhalgo.com. If delivery is delayed, you may wait or request a full refund.
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