Most apps today assume you have a constant internet connection. They sync everything to the cloud, store your data on remote servers, and require you to be online to do basic tasks. We think there's a better way.
Local-first software puts your data on your device first. It works offline, syncs when you're online, and gives you control over your information. GoldenDay is built this way, and it's the future we're betting on.
What is Local-First?
Local-first means your data lives on your device first. The app works perfectly offline, and when you do go online, it syncs with other devices or a server. But the server is optional—your data doesn't depend on it.
This approach has several advantages:
- Privacy: Your data isn't stored on someone else's server by default.
- Speed: Everything is local, so it's instant.
- Reliability: Works even when the internet is down.
- Control: You own your data, not a company.
Why It Matters
In a world where data breaches are common and privacy is increasingly rare, local-first software offers a different path. It's software that respects you, your data, and your right to privacy.
GoldenDay stores your bookmarks locally. PinkRain keeps your journal entries on your device. Even when these apps sync, they do so in a way that preserves your privacy and gives you control.
More than a technical choice, it's a philosophical one. We believe that your data belongs to you, not to us. Local-first architecture makes that belief a reality.