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Desktop vs Local

Calculeaf user guide · Updated 2026-08-16

Download installers from /download/. Both apps look like the web editor and sign in with your Calculeaf account. A paid subscription is required — see Billing.

Download page comparing Calculeaf Desktop and Local Only.
Calculeaf Desktop (cloud by default, toggleable) versus Local Only (never uploaded).

Calculeaf Desktop

Worksheets sync to your account by default. You can toggle local/cloud in settings. Use this when you want the same files on another machine, or to switch into local mode for a trip offline.

  • Windows MSI/EXE and Mac DMG from the download page.
  • Sign in with the same account as the browser.
  • Switch storage mode anytime in settings.

Calculeaf Desktop (Local Only)

Signs in for licensing, but worksheets are stored only in a local file — never uploaded or synced. Works fully offline once installed. Best when files must stay on-premises.

  • No switch to cloud storage.
  • No access from another machine.
  • Same editor, same math language.

Which to install

Most people want Calculeaf Desktop for the flexibility to sync or keep files local. Choose Local Only when a policy says the file must never leave the machine.