A Mac writing workspace you can buy once.
LiquidWorkspace brings drafts, notes, PDFs, tags, templates, and project structure into one local-first workspace. Start with a 7-day trial. If it fits your work, unlock v1 with a one-time purchase.
7-day free trial. $19.99 launch special. Regular v1 price: $29.99. Requires macOS 26 or later.
Your writing should not be held hostage by a monthly bill.
LiquidWorkspace is designed for writers, researchers, students, and Mac productivity people who want a serious workspace without another recurring charge.
What one-time purchase means here
- Download the free trial from LiquidWorkspace.app.
- Use the app for 7 days before deciding.
- Buy through Gumroad when you are ready.
- Paste your license key into the app to unlock v1.
The important trust promise
Existing projects remain open and exportable even if your trial ends.
LiquidWorkspace will never hold your writing hostage. If the trial expires, you can still access and export your work. Purchase once to continue editing, creating, and using the full workspace.
Built independently for people who want their workspace to belong to them.
LiquidWorkspace is a native Mac app built around writing, research, and ownership. It is not a web account wrapped in a subscription.
Write
Draft in Rich Text, Plain Text, or Markdown with a workspace designed around long projects.
Organize
Use the Binder, tags, templates, search, trash recovery, and project structure to keep work findable.
Think visually
Use Brain Map, Rogue Editors, and Liquid Clipboard when the project needs more than a single document.
LiquidWorkspace began as a simple need: I wanted a writing space on my Mac that could change with the project, the mood, and the work in front of me. Every feature in LiquidWorkspace was shaped from that writing desk - not as an abstract productivity system, but as a workspace built by writing inside it.
No-subscription FAQ.
Short answers for the direct-download v1 launch.
Does LiquidWorkspace require a subscription?
No. LiquidWorkspace has a 7-day free trial, then a one-time v1 purchase. There is no monthly fee.
What happens when my trial ends?
You can still open and export existing projects. Buying a license unlocks continued editing, creating, and full workspace use.
Where are projects stored?
LiquidWorkspace is local-first. Core writing does not require an account, and project folders live on your Mac.
How does purchase work?
The current direct-download launch uses Gumroad for checkout, receipts, license keys, and paid download delivery.
What Mac do I need?
LiquidWorkspace requires macOS 26 or later. Apple Silicon is recommended.
Can I export my work?
Yes. LiquidWorkspace supports export paths for writing and annotated PDFs, so your work is not trapped in the app.
Try the workspace before you buy.
Download the 7-day free trial. If LiquidWorkspace fits your writing life, unlock v1 with a one-time purchase.