IdealistFrom idea
to reality
The creative workspace that bridges the gap between scattered thoughts and shipped projects
The Problem
Ideas shouldn't die in
your notes app
You capture brilliant ideas, but they just sit there. Notes apps lack structure to develop them. Project tools are too heavy before you're ready. You're stuck in the messy middle — and that's exactly where ideas go to die.
How It Works
From spark to shipped
Capture
Got an idea? Add it. Title, quick description, done. No friction, just capture the spark when inspiration strikes.
Develop
Add notes as you think. Collect inspiration. Let it evolve naturally.
Plan
Break it into steps. Build your task list. Get clear on what to do next.
Ship
Execute your plan. Check off tasks. Mark it shipped. Celebrate what you've built, then start the next one.
Who It's For
Built for people who make things
Developers
"I have 5 side project ideas but they live in scattered notes. Idealist helps me actually develop them into shipped projects."
Designers
"I need more than a notes app but less than Asana. Idealist is perfect for exploring design concepts before committing."
Musicians
"From initial song idea to finished track, I can keep all my thinking and planning in one place without complexity."
Writers
"I develop book ideas here—research, outlines, chapter plans. Then move to my writing tool when I'm ready."
Browser Extension
Capture inspiration from anywhere
Save links to new or existing ideas from anywhere on the web. YouTube videos, articles, images, tweets—collect it all in one place with a single click.
Simple Pricing
Choose your plan
Start free, upgrade when you're ready
Individual
Perfect for personal projects
- Up to 10 active ideas
- Unlimited notes & tasks
- 10 monthly AI Coach chats
- 3 custom templates
Pro
For serious makers & creators
- Unlimited ideas
- Custom themes, tabs, templates
- 100 monthly AI Coach chats
- Browser extension
Teams
For teams building together
- Everything in Pro
- Team collaboration
- Integrations (Slack, Linear)
- Collective prioritization
Lifetime Access – One Payment, Forever
Get everything in Pro, plus lifetime access. Limited to 1,000 people. When it's gone, it's gone.
Stop thinking about it.
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