docs/mintlify/docs-mintlify-mig-tmp/vs-rewind.mdx
screenpipe is the open source alternative to Rewind.ai. after Rewind pivoted to Limitless and discontinued its desktop app, screenpipe continues to provide 24/7 screen memory with complete privacy.
| 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 |
screenpipe is MIT licensed. audit the code, contribute, or fork it. your data, your control.
works on macOS, Windows, and Linux. rewind was mac-only.
build custom plugins (pipes) with TypeScript and Next.js. integrate with any service.
16k+ GitHub stars, 80+ contributors. actively maintained and improved.
if you were a Rewind user:
looking for detailed feature comparisons? check out our main comparison pages:
screenpipe is the most popular open source alternative to Rewind.ai with 16k+ GitHub stars. it captures your screen 24/7, extracts text with OCR, transcribes audio, and makes everything searchable — all running locally on your device. unlike Rewind (which has been discontinued), screenpipe is actively maintained, works on macOS, Windows, and Linux, and is fully extensible with plugins (pipes) and a REST API.
no. Rewind.ai pivoted to Limitless and discontinued the desktop screen recording app. screenpipe is the actively maintained replacement that provides the same 24/7 screen capture and search functionality, plus cross-platform support and open source code.
yes. install screenpipe, and it will start capturing your screen activity going forward. screenpipe provides a familiar timeline view and natural language search. while historical Rewind data can't be imported, all future activity will be captured and searchable locally.