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Focus

A local pre-edit intelligence layer for footage-heavy workflows.

Product

  • Features
  • Pricing
  • Install

Comparisons

  • Alternative to Kyno
  • Alternative to Stash
  • Alternative to Eagle.cool
  • Alternative to Lightroom
  • Alternative to Descript
  • Alternative to Jumper
  • Alternative to Peakto
  • Alternative to Vindexr
  • Alternative to Edit Mind
  • Alternative to SmartVideoFinder
  • Alternative to Riverside
  • Alternative to Opus Clip
  • Alternative to Vidyo.ai
  • Alternative to RoughCut

Use Cases

  • For Video Editors
  • For Assistant Editors
  • For Documentary Editors
  • For UX Research
  • For Remote Workers
  • For Private Archives
  • For Wedding Videographers
  • For Parents
  • For Fandubbers
  • Use Cases

Resources

  • Offline Video Library Manager
  • Local Video Search
  • Find similar video shots
  • Search B-roll without tagging
  • Search AI-generated footage
  • Local video archive search
  • Podcast and interview archive search
  • NAS Video Library Manager
  • Premiere XML Export
  • FCPXML, EDL & SRT Export

Support & Legal

  • FAQ
  • About Us

Legal

  • Privacy
  • Sitemap
  • Terms of Service
  • Legal Notice
  • Refund Policy

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A Local Alternative to Cloud Video Tools

Stop uploading your library. Focus keeps indexing, Smart Filters, and Sequences on your computer.

Buy Focus — $89 one-time

One-time purchase. Your library stays local.

Cloud Uploads Create Risk and Friction

Uploads take hours or days for large libraries.

Recurring storage costs add up over time.

Cloud access means less control over sensitive footage.

Focus Runs 100% Local

Focus analyzes and indexes your files on your Mac so you can search instantly without the cloud.

  • One-time purchase.
  • Offline access anytime.
  • Works with external drives and NAS mounts.

Learn how local processing works on our Features page and review our Privacy Policy.

Switching from Cloud to Local

Connect your existing folders

Point Focus to your current library structure.

Let Focus index locally

Indexing runs in the background while you keep working.

Search and export without uploads

Find clips instantly and keep full control.

Local vs Cloud at a Glance

Focus (local)

  • No uploads.
  • Fixed cost.
  • Full control.

Cloud tools

  • Upload queues.
  • Subscription fees.
  • Access tied to accounts.

Related pages

Offline Video Library Manager

Build a fast, local index for multi-TB collections.

Private Video Library Software

Keep your library local and under your control.

Local Video Search

Search inside video files without uploading.

FAQ

Do I need an account to use Focus?

No. Your license is local to your device.

Can I use Focus without internet access?

Yes. Indexing and search run offline.

Is there a subscription?

No. Focus is a one-time purchase.

Ready to take back your library?

Focus is a one-time purchase that keeps indexing, Smart Filters, and Sequences on your computer.

Buy Focus — $89 one-time