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DEVONthink

Document and information manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad

Free trial · from $99 one-timeNote-TakingChecked Oct 5, 2026
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What is DEVONthink?

DEVONthink is a document and information manager for the Mac, with a companion app called DEVONthink To Go for iPhone and iPad. It keeps PDFs, notes, web pages, emails and other files in databases stored on your own machine, where they can be tagged, cross-linked, searched and synced between devices. It is sold as a one-time license in three editions; the higher ones add generative AI integration, OCR and a web interface for teams.

DEVONthink is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates. See every plan

Good for

  • Researchers, lawyers and writers with large document archives on a Mac
  • People who want their documents stored locally rather than on a vendor's servers
  • Buyers who prefer a one-time license to a subscription

Worth knowing

  • The desktop app is Mac only and requires macOS Ventura or later; the vendor develops solely for macOS and iOS.
  • A license includes 1 year of updates. The app keeps working afterwards, but more updates cost $49 to $149 a year depending on the edition.
  • The web interface is part of the $499 Server edition only, and generative AI, OCR and email archiving start at Pro.
  • Standard does not include DEVONthink To Go, which needs a $2.99 monthly or $19 yearly subscription for full use.

Key features

Document databases
Stores texts, PDFs, web pages, images, emails and spreadsheets in databases on your Mac, organized with groups, tags and smart groups.
Notes, annotations and links
Write notes as Markdown, plain text or rich text and attach annotations to documents. Cross-references and item links connect items into a personal wiki.
Built-in and generative AI
Built-in AI suggests related documents and filing locations. Pro and Server connect online or local chat models for summaries, tagging and chat.
Automation
Smart rules run actions on documents when their conditions are met, and AppleScript or JavaScript for Automation scripts can extend them.
Encrypted sync
Databases sync between Macs, iPhones and iPads over the local network or a cloud service of your choice, with the synced data encrypted.
Scanning, OCR and email archiving
Pro and Server make scanned documents searchable, archive email independently of the mail app and imprint PDFs with stamps or Bates numbers.

DEVONthink pricing

Starts at
$99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates
Free plan
None
Free trial
Free trial for 30 days or 150 hours of use, whichever is longer, with all Server edition features
Standard$99one-time license with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updatesImporting, indexing, sync, encrypted databases, versioning, tagging, annotations, smart groups and rules, and scripting. Extra seats cost $49.
Pro$199one-time license with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updatesAdds generative AI integration, OCR, email archiving, custom metadata and DEVONthink To Go with 5 mobile seats. Extra seats cost $99.
Server$499one-time license with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updatesAdds a web interface and granular access management for teams, plus 25 mobile seats for DEVONthink To Go. Extra seats cost $99.
DEVONthink To Go$2.99per month, or $19 per year, as an App Store subscriptionThe iPhone and iPad app. It works with restrictions without a license and is included with Pro and Server licenses that still receive updates.

Read from devontechnologies.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with DEVONthink before you buy.

Pricing in detail

Ways to pay less

  • Education20% off for students and educators

    Full-time students and teachers get 20% off new licenses, extra seats and update extensions once their status is approved in their customer account.

    Stated on devontechnologies.com
  • Nonprofit20% off for volunteer-run charities

    Charities working in children's aid, human aid, ecology, wildlife protection or renewable energy get 20% off. Educational institutes and religious organizations are excluded.

    Stated on devontechnologies.com
  • Other savingsLower price for extending updates early

    Extending before the update year ends costs $44, $89 or $134 for one more year instead of $49, $99 or $149, with two- and three-year options.

    Stated on devontechnologies.com

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Common questions

Is DEVONthink free?

No, DEVONthink is a paid product, but you can try it first. Free trial for 30 days or 150 hours of use, whichever is longer, with all Server edition features.

How much does DEVONthink cost?

DEVONthink lists 4 plans. Standard: $99 one-time license with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates. Pro: $199 one-time license with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates. Server: $499 one-time license with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates. DEVONthink To Go: $2.99 per month, or $19 per year, as an App Store subscription. Prices were read from devontechnologies.com on Oct 5, 2026.

What platforms does DEVONthink work on?

DEVONthink is available on macOS, iOS and Web. It also has a browser extension.

Does DEVONthink offer any discounts?

DEVONthink publicly lists the following: 20% off for students and educators; 20% off for volunteer-run charities; Lower price for extending updates early.

Does DEVONthink have an Android app?

No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. DEVONthink is listed for macOS, iOS and Web.

Does DEVONthink have a Windows app?

No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. DEVONthink is listed for macOS, iOS and Web.

Is DEVONthink open source?

DEVONthink is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.

What does DEVONthink integrate with?

DEVONthink's listing names OmniFocus, Things, Apple Reminders, Apple Calendar, Alfred, Bookends, Tinderbox and PopClip. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.

Does DEVONthink have a student discount?

20% off for students and educators. Full-time students and teachers get 20% off new licenses, extra seats and update extensions once their status is approved in their customer account.

Who makes DEVONthink?

DEVONthink is made by DEVONtechnologies, LLC.

What are the alternatives to DEVONthink?

The closest alternatives to DEVONthink in our directory are EagleFiler, Keep It, Evernote, Obsidian and Notebooks. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with DEVONthink.

Sources for this page

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026.