# ReadGraph > ReadGraph is a self-hosted AI workstation that fights the forgetting curve. It turns your books, documents, and the web into a knowledge base you can question, test, and build on — running entirely on your machine, owned forever with a one-time payment. ReadGraph is a desktop application for individuals and teams who read seriously. It combines 140 years of memory science (spaced repetition, active recall, elaboration) with modern AI to help users retain and apply what they learn. The software runs fully locally with no cloud dependency, supports 300+ AI models via a single OpenRouter API key, and ships with full source code included in every purchase. ## Product Overview - [Home](https://readgraph.app/): Full landing page — product overview, features, science, pricing, and FAQ - [Pricing](https://readgraph.app/#pricing): One-time purchase plans — Personal License ($149 launch price) and Internal Use License ($399 launch price) - [Features](https://readgraph.app/#features): AI Mentor, 3D Knowledge Graph, Spaced Repetition Assessments, Gap Analysis, and more - [How It Works](https://readgraph.app/#how-it-works): Step-by-step walkthrough of the ReadGraph workflow from upload to mastery - [The Science](https://readgraph.app/#science): The memory research behind ReadGraph — Ebbinghaus, spaced repetition, active recall - [FAQ](https://readgraph.app/#faq): Common questions about self-hosting, AI models, licensing, and data privacy - [License](https://readgraph.app/license): Full license terms — Personal (PolyForm Noncommercial) and Internal Use (PolyForm Internal Use) ## Key Features - **AI Mentor**: Chat grounded in your uploaded books, PDFs, images, and spreadsheets — with web search and citations for every answer - **3D Knowledge Graph**: Visual map of every concept across all your reading; connections you can see, explore, and navigate - **Spaced Repetition Assessments**: Quizzes auto-generated from your own notes using Ebbinghaus curve scheduling — not generic book summaries - **Gap Analysis**: AI identifies exactly where your understanding is shallow across all uploaded content - **CommLab**: Investor pitch role-play with 5 personas × 7 scenarios for founders and executives - **Founder Journal**: Mood-adaptive AI journaling companion for daily reflection and clarity - **Study Planner**: AI-generated daily study schedule with calendar integration - **Budget Controls**: Set a monthly spending cap on AI model usage — never accidentally overspend - **300+ AI Models**: Claude, GPT-4o, Gemini, Llama, Mistral, and free models — all via one OpenRouter key; no vendor lock-in - **Bookmarks**: Save AI responses, Knowledge Graph nodes, and chat insights for later review ## Pricing & Licensing ReadGraph uses a **one-time payment model** — no subscriptions, no recurring fees. | Plan | Launch Price | Regular Price | Use Case | |---|---|---|---| | Personal License | $149 | $189 | Individuals — founders, researchers, developers, executives | | Internal Use License | $399 | $499 | Companies deploying ReadGraph for their internal team | Both plans include: full source code, all v7.x updates, instant download after purchase. - Personal License purchase: https://dodo.pe/pl8e5l2cua - Internal Use License purchase: https://dodo.pe/4o4ohzonzbp ## Privacy & Self-Hosting ReadGraph is **fully self-hosted and air-gapped by default**: - No cloud. No accounts. No telemetry. No data ever leaves your machine. - All data stored in a local SQLite database on your filesystem. - Full source code included — inspect, audit, and modify anything. - Works offline for all features that don't require external AI APIs. - AI API calls go directly from your machine to OpenRouter — ReadGraph never proxies your data. ## Upcoming Features (In Development) - Obsidian Sync — export your Knowledge Graph directly to your Obsidian vault - Multi-agent Deep Research — parallel research agents across your knowledge base - Local LLM support — run models entirely offline with no API key required ## Support - [Contact Support](https://tally.so/r/ja9lrx): Reach the ReadGraph team directly - [Early Feature Access](https://tally.so/r/ja9lrx): Join the waitlist for upcoming features (20% off for early buyers) ## Optional - [Thank You](https://readgraph.app/thank-you): Post-purchase confirmation page shown after buying