Try Alayo when…
- Your immediate need is to organize a working set of project files.
- Seeing documents and images together helps you think.
- You want to arrange references to files where they already are.
Considering a DEVONthink alternative?
Alayo Workbench vs DEVONthink Put your active project
Alayo Workbench vs DEVONthink Put your active project
in front of you.
When your next task means jumping between folders, PDFs and images, Alayo gives those files a shared canvas. Group the material you need and pick up where you left off.
Apple Silicon · macOS 15+ · No credit card
Alayo — Current Projects
Organize your current project files on a canvas. See how it works →
Find your fit
A visual place for the project you are working on today.
Keep DEVONthink when…
- Your priority is a document archive with databases and search.
- Your workflow depends on OCR, email archiving or its sync ecosystem.
- You want those established library tools alongside a separate project canvas.
DEVONthink supports indexing files in their existing folders. With Alayo, evaluate how arranging file cards on a canvas fits your active project. Official features ↗
How it works
Start with one real project
01
Choose a project
Pick a small set of PDFs, images and documents you are working with now.
02
Bring files into view
Add references to existing files and arrange their cards into groups on the canvas.
03
Decide from your own work
Try returning to that project over the next few days. Is it easier to find what you need?
Adding file references and rearranging cards does not move originals. Explicit file moves and renames are separate operations.
Launch · Early bird
US$39 launch early bird
One purchase covers Alayo Workbench 1.x on up to two devices. Regular price US$59. Early-bird pricing may end at any time. Full refund within 14 days of purchase.
Try free for 14 days →Apple Silicon · macOS 15+ · No credit card
FAQ
Before you choose.
Is this a complete DEVONthink replacement?
No. This page is for people evaluating a different way to organize active project files. Alayo does not promise feature parity with DEVONthink’s archive, OCR or sync workflows.
Do I have to move my whole library?
No. Start with existing files in Finder. This page does not offer a DEVONthink database importer or promise a one-click migration.
Can I keep both?
Yes. You can keep your archive in DEVONthink and evaluate Alayo with a small working set of files. Avoid working directly inside another app’s database package.
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Comparison prepared by Alayo. Independent products; no affiliation or endorsement is implied. Facts checked September 15, 2026.