Blog

Thoughts on building software, design decisions, and the occasional behind-the-scenes look at how we work.

Why We Build Native Mac Apps

March 15, 2026 — Electron is convenient. Cross-platform is efficient. But when you use a native Mac app, you can feel the difference in every scroll, every animation, every click. Here’s why we chose the harder path.

The Case Against Subscriptions for Simple Tools

February 28, 2026 — Not every app needs recurring revenue. Some tools should be bought once and owned forever. We explain our pricing philosophy and why we think it’s better for everyone.

Introducing Pixla Sites

February 10, 2026 — Today we’re launching our first app — a no-code website builder for Mac. It’s been two years in the making, and we’re excited to finally share it with you.