DEVONthink
The facts below are what the maker publishes about DEVONthink, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From DEVONthink's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $99, paid once | macOS Ventura or later · no DEVONthink To Go included · $99; includes two seats and one year of updates |
| Pro | $199, paid once | macOS Ventura or later · DEVONthink To Go included with five mobile seats while the license is eligible for updates · $199; includes two seats and one year of updates |
| Server | $499, paid once | macOS Ventura or later · DEVONthink To Go included with 25 mobile seats while the license is eligible for updates · web interface and granular access management · $499; includes two seats and one year of updates |
The facts
Each one read from DEVONthink's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Accessibility
- DEVONthink supports assistive technologies such as VoiceOver.checked 9 Oct 2026
- AI
- Pro and Server include generative AI integration, an interactive chat assistant, summarization, image generation, assisted search, and AI-enabled automation features.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Automation
- DEVONthink supports smart rules and AppleScript and JavaScript for Automation scripts.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Compliance limit
- The maker says revision-proof databases log deletions and prevent changes to imported document content, but the product is not certified for revision-proof storage.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Editions
- Standard, Pro, and Server share core features including importing, indexing, sync, encrypted databases, versioning, tags, annotations, smart groups, and scripting.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- Sensitive databases can use AES 256-bit encryption, and synchronization can be optionally encrypted.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker describes browser clipping for Safari, Firefox, and Chrome, item links for apps such as Apple Calendar, OmniFocus, and Things, and integrations including Bookends, Tinderbox, and GrandTotal.checked 9 Oct 2026
- License model
- The license does not expire; after the included update period ends, the app remains usable at the last version received without further updates.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Local storage
- DEVONthink stores documents in databases on the user's Mac rather than on the maker's server, and can index files in place.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- DEVONthink stores documents in databases and helps users organize, link, search, and work with them.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Server edition
- The Server edition adds a web interface and granular access management for team use.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker offers support resources including an FAQ, tips, learning materials, and a user forum.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Sync options
- Databases can sync over a local network, local file servers, removable storage, iCloud, Dropbox, or WebDAV.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USAchecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Trial
- The product page offers a free test period of at least 30 days or 150 hours of runtime.checked 9 Oct 2026
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