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Skimlane vs Locksy

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Skimlane compared with Locksy
DetailSkimlane logo Skimlane Locksy
What it doesPrivate AI reading assistant for Chrome that processes pages as you browse Lock and password-protect any browser tab in one click with offline encryption and no account needed
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2024
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free Core tier includes core tab locking, biometric unlock, offline encryption, 3 domain locks, 3 intruder photos, 5 biometric unlocks per day, and 3 total uses of Lock All Tabs. Locksy Pro is $4.99 one-time payment for lifetime license covering up to 5 devices, with unlimited domain locks, unlimite
Key features
  • Automatic page processing while browsing
  • Customizable reading recipes with export and import
  • Local and hosted AI model support
  • Local-first storage with no tracking
  • Auto Skim with site exclusions
  • Follow-up questioning and chat
  • Support for OpenAI-compatible endpoints
  • Password protection with PBKDF2 encryption at 600,000 iterations
  • Domain and URL path locking with wildcard patterns
  • Biometric unlock with Touch ID, Windows Hello, and Face ID
  • Auto-lock timer with smart activity detection
  • Privacy Blur Shield to mask passwords and credit cards
  • Screen Share Shield for meeting protection
  • Webcam intruder capture on failed unlock attempts
  • Scheduled locking during specific hours and days
What makes it different
  • No sign-up required with all data stored locally in Chrome
  • Customizable reading recipes you control and can share
  • Fully private with complete data deletion controls
  • No account required, works instantly in 30 seconds
  • One-time $4.99 lifetime Pro payment with no subscriptions
  • Works across all major browsers including Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, Opera, Vivaldi
  • Granular tab-level protection instead of all-or-nothing device lock
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check36 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)01
Citation Flow (Majestic)2220
Referring domains (Majestic)3420

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