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-timeOne-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 Locally by Default
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
Search footage after the required local analysis 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.
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