An Offline-First Dashboard You Can Install

Most "web apps" stop being useful the moment your connection does. Spinners, "you're offline" banners, a blank screen on the train. Baton Board is built the other way around: the app and your data both live on your device, so it just works — online or not.

Install it once, and it opens like a native app and runs fully offline. On a plane, in a basement office, on flaky hotel Wi-Fi — your board is right there.

What "offline-first" means here

• It works with no connection — fully, not partially. You can add tasks, log a KPI, mark a habit, rearrange widgets, and search your whole board with zero internet.
• Install it as an app (PWA). Add Baton Board to your home screen or desktop and it launches in its own window, like any installed app — no browser chrome, no URL bar.
• Instant, every time. Because your data is local, reads and writes don't wait on a server. There's no loading spinner between you and your board.
• A desktop app too. Beyond the installable web app, there's a native desktop build for an always-available cockpit on your machine.

Why offline-first matters

• Reliability. Your tools shouldn't depend on a network you don't control. Offline-first means a dropped connection is a non-event.
• Focus. A dashboard that works offline is a dashboard you can use with the Wi-Fi off — fewer tabs, fewer pings, more focus.
• Speed. Local data is instant. No round-trip to a server for every keystroke.
• Travel. Planes, trains, remote trips — your board comes with you and keeps working.

Offline and private go together

Offline-first isn't just convenient; it's a consequence of the architecture. Baton Board is local-first: your data is stored on your device, not on a server. That's why it works offline — there's nothing to wait for — and it's why it's private: there's no account, and your data never leaves your machine. You also keep a data.json export of everything, so your board is portable and yours.

Still a full dashboard, offline

Working offline doesn't mean working with less. The whole toolset is there:

• Eleven widgets — tasks, KPI with a history graph, notes, goals, agenda, calendar, habit tracker, Pomodoro timer, countdown, links, and an activity log.
• Board-wide search and a command palette (Ctrl/⌘+K) to jump anywhere.
• Automatic backups and point-in-time restore.
• Themes, multiple profiles, and full layout customization.
• Eight languages, with local date and number formatting.

How to install and use it offline

1. Open Baton Board in your browser.
2. Install it from your browser's install prompt (or "Add to Home Screen" on mobile).
3. Launch it like an app — it opens in its own window.
4. Go offline and keep working; everything is saved on your device.
5. Export data.json now and then to keep a portable backup.

Who it's for

• Travelers and commuters who work on planes, trains, and weak connections.
• Focus-seekers who want a tool that works with the Wi-Fi off.
• Anyone who wants reliability — a dashboard that doesn't break when the network does.

Frequently asked questions

Does Baton Board work offline?

Yes, fully. Both the app and your data live on your device, so you can add tasks, log KPIs, mark habits, search, and rearrange your board with no connection.

Can I install it as an app?

Yes. Baton Board is a PWA — install it from your browser to launch it in its own window, on desktop or mobile. There's also a native desktop build.

Do I need an account to use it offline?

No. There's no sign-up at all. You open it and use it, online or off.

Where is my data when I'm offline?

On your device — in your browser's local storage or a local file. It's there with or without a connection, and you can export it to a data.json file you own.

Is it free?

Yes, the core is free: one board, the six core widgets, export/import, backups, search, and eight languages. Pro adds analytics widgets, AI, sync, and unlimited boards.

Pricing

Free covers one board with the six core widgets, offline use, PWA install, export/import, backups, search, and eight languages. Pro (¥980/month or ¥9,800/year) unlocks unlimited boards, the analytics widgets, the AI assistant, end-to-end sync, and deep customization. A ¥14,800 lifetime license is available. Polar handles payments and worldwide taxes.

Try it

Open Baton Board, install it, switch off your Wi-Fi, and watch it keep working — your whole dashboard, on your device.

Related reading: "A Local-First, Zero-Trust Dashboard" and "What is Baton Board."