Dashword

What Dashword is

Dashword is a free outliner for structuring thoughts, planning projects, and developing concepts. It runs on macOS and Windows and lets users work in column or list view. Current features include notes, dark mode, and keyboard shortcuts. The site lists version 1.4.2, which includes text formatting, links in nodes, spell checking, and project sorting. Dashword also lists privacy protection as a product feature, without describing how it works. The app was created by a small initiative group, and the site directs users to email for help. It also invites feedback, donations, and investment inquiries. The free plan costs nothing and requires macOS 10.14.6 Mojave or later, or Windows 10 64-bit or later. Real-time collaboration and backlinks are not available. Upcoming updates listed by the site include search, focus mode, favorites, tags, checklists, device sync, reminders, internal links, real-time collaboration, infinite mode, and an iOS app. Dashword’s privacy policy says website log, device, and personal information may be collected. Personal information may be stored and processed in the Russian Federation or where the company and its providers maintain facilities. The policy says information is protected using commercially acceptable means, while acknowledging absolute security cannot be guaranteed. Its terms are governed by Russian Federation law.

Who it suits

Dashword suits people who want a free outliner for structuring thoughts, planning projects, or developing concepts on macOS or Windows. Its column and list views, notes, and keyboard shortcuts support organizing and working with an outline.

Limits

The free plan costs nothing and requires macOS 10.14.6 Mojave or later, or Windows 10 64-bit or later. Real-time collaboration and backlinks are unavailable.

Getting started

1. Visit https://dashword.app/.
2. Use the free Dashword plan.
3. Install or run it on macOS 10.14.6 Mojave or later, or Windows 10 64-bit or later.
4. Email the site for help if needed.

Verdict

Choose Dashword if you want a free outliner with column and list views, notes, and keyboard shortcuts. Look elsewhere if you need real-time collaboration or backlinks, which are unavailable.