Lattics
Lattics is a knowledge management and writing application designed around how the brain naturally thinks, connects, and creates.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Connect ideas, write faster, and cite effortlessly
Who should look elsewhere
Limited to macOS and Windows desktop platforms; no web or mobile app available.
Pros
- +Encourages non-linear, networked thinking that reduces context switching and preserves working memory.
- +Comprehensive academic writing features including auto-citation, LaTeX formulas, and layout templates for journals like Science and Nature.
- +Privacy-focused offline-first design with no account requirement and full local data control.
Cons
- −Limited to macOS and Windows desktop platforms; no web or mobile app available.
- −Free plan restricts number of projects (10), documents per project (15), and monthly PDF translations (300), which may be limiting for heavy users.
Key features
- ✓Card-based Knowledge Base – Store, tag, and interconnect atomic cards; drag them into articles without copy-paste.
- ✓AI Writing & Translation – Right-click to invoke AI for translation, rewriting, proofreading, and conversational consultation; edit output with version tracking.
- ✓Auto Citation & Bibliography – Automatically generate citations and bibliographies in over 8000 CSL styles; supports Zotero import via Better BibTeX plugin.
- ✓Visual Storytelling Tools – Build timelines for narratives or projects, use mind maps and graphs to organize ideas, and switch between sequence reading and outline views.
- ✓Offline-First & Full Backup – All data stored locally with no registration required; free manual or scheduled full-library backups for restoration.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Basic | $0 | month | Free basic plan; Local storage; Basic writing tools |