Effie vs Shoji

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Effie compared with Shoji
Detail	Effie	Shoji
What it does	Minimalist workspace for notes, lists, and mind-mapping with AI assistance	A privacy screen for your Mac that locks with one keystroke and unlocks with Touch ID
Stage	Not given	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	Not given	Not given
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Pricing	Effie Pro: US$6 billed monthly. Effie AI: US$6 billed monthly. Effie Pro AI (both subscriptions together): US$9 billed monthly.	$14 one time. Includes 24 hours free trial, three Macs on one license key, and every future update. 30 days to change your mind, no questions.
Key features	Cloud synchronization across multiple devices Offline writing access Mind-mapping and outline conversion Markdown syntax support Export to multiple formats Custom fonts and display effects Dark mode support WordPress publishing Unlimited sheets and texts	Lock entire Mac display with one keystroke (⌘L) Unlock with Touch ID or Mac password Windows remain exactly as they were when locked Works with multiple displays including new ones plugged in while locked Hands off to macOS lock after custom time delay No permissions required from macOS
What makes it different	Minimalist distraction-free interface with no redundant buttons Instant one-click conversion between outlines and mind maps Pure native code optimization for each device platform AI assistant for generating summaries, adjusting tone, and brainstorming No browser-based app ensures fast performance without lag	Instant privacy that keeps windows exactly where you left them, unlike macOS lock screen Survives Force Quit with automatic macOS lock activation One-time purchase with no subscription
Free plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
Platforms	Not given	Not given
Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	31 no change since last check	29 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	7	10
Citation Flow (Majestic)	33	19
Referring domains (Majestic)	263	10

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