Local work data
PANACHES Desktop is designed to keep files, notes and sources in your environment.
Plans
Your 7-day trial is included in PANACHES Desktop.
Download PANACHES, try it inside the app, then choose the plan that fits the way you work.
Trust
A subscription for your workshop, not a way to lock in your data.
The path stays clear: local trial, secure payment with Stripe, license email, then activation inside PANACHES Desktop.
Secure payment
Paid plans go through Stripe, then a license key lets you activate the app.
Simple trial
The 7-day trial starts inside PANACHES Desktop without a bank card on first launch.
Monthly
9.99 EUR
per month
For flexible progress.
2 machines
Choose monthlyRecommended
Yearly
79.90 EUR
per year
For making PANACHES part of your creative practice.
3 machines
Equivalent to 6.66 EUR / month and 39.98 EUR saved per year.
Choose yearlyLicense path
DownloadLocal trialStripe paymentLicense emailDesktop activation
Payment is handled by Stripe. Subscription management opens from PANACHES through Stripe’s secure customer portal.
Frequently asked questions
Does the website replace PANACHES Desktop?
No. The site is the media layer, community, resource library and download point. The desktop app remains the workspace.
Does the trial require a bank card?
No. The 7-day trial is included in the desktop application.
How do I manage my subscription?
From PANACHES, subscription management opens a secure Stripe customer session.
Do my creative files go to the cloud?
PANACHES is local-first. Software data stays local by default, except explicit online services such as Stripe for payment.
Does PANACHES use AI by default?
No. AI features are off by default. You choose to enable them from the application, for Amber AI or for the modules' AI panels.
Is an AI model installed automatically?
No. Public builds do not force any heavy model. Gemma 4 4B is offered as a recommended downloadable model from the application, but downloading it remains voluntary.
Can I use PANACHES without AI?
Yes. PANACHES remains a complete workspace for web, documents, code, notes, media and organization, even if you keep AI disabled.
Can I choose my own model?
Yes. Advanced users can add or select their own compatible local models, including GGUF models depending on the runtime used.
Why does PANACHES not provide an installer with an integrated AI model by default?
To keep the installer lighter, respect user choice and avoid installing several gigabytes of model files without explicit consent. Local AI remains available for people who want it.
What machine do I need for local AI?
The desktop base mostly depends on OS, RAM and storage. Amber AI models add their own needs: start with a light model, then adjust according to CPU, GPU, VRAM and observed latency.
Does local RAG replace human verification?
No. Amber AI helps retrieve and synthesize local sources, but citations, dates, excerpts and limits remain yours to verify before any decision or publication.
Can the integrated terminal run system commands?
The editor includes an integrated terminal for trying commands or checking scripts in your workspace.
What can I do if PANACHES feels slow with a large project?
Close unused items, choose a lighter AI model if needed, check available space and keep projects organized in clear folders.