Remio

Remio is a recently launched AI-powered note-taking and knowledge management platform built to transform scattered information into organized, searchable insights. Introduced in May 2025, it focuses on simplifying the way users collect, store, and interact with knowledge while keeping privacy at the core. Unlike many cloud-based tools, Remio is local-first, meaning all data—notes, files, web captures, or transcripts—stays on the user’s device. This ensures security, speed, and offline access, making it especially valuable for people handling sensitive information.

The platform’s strength lies in its ability to automatically capture content from multiple sources such as websites, PDFs, YouTube videos, and images, then structure it into a clear overview. Once saved, users can rely on its AI-powered semantic search to find information quickly or use the built-in assistant to generate summaries and answer questions in natural language. This makes it easy to turn messy data into actionable insights.

Remio also supports smarter writing through its “Smart Write” feature, which assists with summarization, rephrasing, and adjusting tone, helping users create more polished content. Another key capability is knowledge blending, which links related ideas across notes and sources, giving a broader perspective and helping users connect the dots between different pieces of information.

The tool continues to grow rapidly with updates that add features like YouTube summarization, journaling, and integration with messaging and email platforms. While currently available only on macOS for Apple Silicon devices in an invite-only beta, Remio has plans to expand to Windows, mobile, and web platforms. Future updates will also bring team collaboration tools and API access for developers.

Remio follows a freemium model, offering a basic free plan along with premium tiers starting at around $7.50 per month for advanced functionality. Its combination of AI-driven search and summarization, local data storage, and intelligent content organization makes it a powerful option for students, researchers, product managers, and creators who need to manage large amounts of information efficiently. By blending privacy-first architecture with AI capabilities, Remio aims to act as a “second brain” for users, helping them navigate the constant flow of digital content in a more structured and productive way.