What is Pieces?
Pieces is a desktop app that runs in the background on your computer and builds a searchable memory of your work. It captures what is on your screen, what you copy and paste, and, if you opt in, meetings and conversations, then organizes it into a chronological timeline of research, chats, emails, notes and meetings. The memory covers apps such as Gmail, Slack, Chrome, Notion, Figma, ChatGPT, Claude, VS Code and Cursor.
You can ask questions about what you have done and scope them by time, source or topic. Pieces can also generate standup updates, morning briefs, meeting prep and day recaps from that context. Its MCP Server passes your history into Claude, Cursor, Codex and other MCP-ready assistants. Memories are stored on your device by default, and you can pause capture or delete data from specific times, apps or capture methods.
Key features
- Background capture of on-screen activity, clipboard and opt-in meetings
- Chronological searchable timeline of work
- Scoped natural-language queries by time, source or topic
- One-click standup updates, morning briefs and day recaps
- MCP Server that shares your history with other AI assistants
- On-device storage with pause and per-app deletion controls
Who is it for
- Knowledge workers who lose track of research and decisions
- Software developers working across IDEs and AI coding tools
- Team leads preparing standups and meeting follow-ups
- Organizations needing governed AI memory and compliance controls
Pros and cons
- Memories are stored locally on the device by default
- Works across many apps and AI tools through MCP
- Requires a paid plan after the 7-day trial and a card on file to start
- Capture runs continuously in the background, which some users may find intrusive
Pieces pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Pro | 18.99 USD / month | Per user, billed monthly; yearly billing saves 25%. Includes timeline, recall, summaries, multi-model access and unlimited MCP. |
| Enterprise | 22.99 USD / month | Per user, billed monthly; also available at 69.99 USD per user per quarter. Adds org-wide capture controls, approved AI providers and own API keys. |
Prices copied from Pieces pricing, checked October 12, 2026. Currency as shown by the vendor; taxes may apply.
Is Pieces free?
There is a free trial. New users get a 7-day free Pro trial on any plan. A card is required to start, and you are not charged if you cancel before the trial ends. A 14-day money-back guarantee applies to every plan.
Pieces alternatives
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Notion | 9.50 EUR/mo | trial | Productivity & notes |
 ZoomMate | 67,50 PLN/mo | trial | Productivity & notes |
 ClickUp | 7 USD/mo | yes | Productivity & notes |
 Granola | 14 USD/mo | yes | Productivity & notes |
 Gong | not listed | no | Productivity & notes |
 Dia | 20 USD/mo | trial | Productivity & notes |
FAQ
What is Pieces used for?
Background AI memory layer that records your work across apps so you can search, recap and reuse context in any AI tool.
Is Pieces free?
There is a free trial. New users get a 7-day free Pro trial on any plan. A card is required to start, and you are not charged if you cancel before the trial ends. A 14-day money-back guarantee applies to every plan.
How much does Pieces cost?
The cheapest paid plan is 18.99 USD/mo (vendor pricing, October 12, 2026).
What are the best Pieces alternatives?
Closest alternatives: Notion, ZoomMate, ClickUp, Granola, Gong.
Data checked October 12, 2026 on the vendor website (pieces.app).