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Edge Active · Est. 2014

Useful software,
built at the edge.

A one-person software studio crafting high-performance, edge-first applications. No cloud dependencies, no subscription fatigue, and absolute privacy by design. Just fast, beautiful tools that live on your device.

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Built for performance. Built for taste.

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FriCut

Edit video and audio as easily as deleting words. FriCut turns your files into transcripts on-device, letting you trim tracks simply by typing.

On-Device AIForced AlignmentZero TelemetrymacOS · iOS
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100% On-Device

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"So, uh, the best software is local. We um run models fully on-device so it is insanely fast."

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The Story

Twelve years of building on Fridays.

Established 2014

Artisanal utilities, shipped one Friday at a time.

FriDev was born out of a simple desire: to escape the bloat of modern software. By day, I built complex systems at scale. By night, I wanted to craft small, meticulously polished tools, the exact utilities my friends and I needed, built without compromise.

What started as late-night experiments has evolved into a suite of powerful, native applications used by creators worldwide. A decade later, the mission remains: build tools with high craft, price them honestly, and respect your intelligence.

Always Indie

Zero committees. Zero compromise.

Every line of code and pixel of design is owned by a single builder. This absolute focus yields software that feels cohesive, fast, and entirely unburdened by engagement metrics, tracking SDKs, or dark patterns.

If something breaks, email the founder.

Our Beliefs

Principles that anchor us.

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Edge compute is powerful

Modern chips pack incredible neural hardware. We run compute directly on your local CPU and GPU, rather than renting your own device's power back to you.

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Local-first infrastructure

The cloud is an implementation detail. When sync is needed, we route through ultra-low latency edge nodes, keeping your data close and your speed instant.

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Honest, predictable pricing

No recurring traps or user-hostile lock-ins. We offer clean, upfront pricing that respects your wallet. Pay for value, not an ongoing rental.

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Zero behavioral tracking

We run absolutely zero behavioral telemetry or analytics. Your workflow stays completely private because our only business is selling great tools.

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Privacy by architecture

Data that never leaves your drive can never be leaked, sold, or compromised. We build privacy into the architecture, not just a policy document.

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Airplane mode by design

Our software works flawlessly in the air, in the subway, or in the woods. Zero network latency means instantaneous startup and execution.

Behind the Shop

Crafted by one engineer.

Founding Builder

Kaushal Subedi

Founder & Solo Craftsman

ksubedi.com

I am an engineer and designer who loves building systems that feel incredibly fast and polished. My background spans building personalization engines and autonomous robotics at companies like Apple, Amazon, and Canvas Technology.

Over the years, I've loved launching independent projects, from Nexim (growing a local hosting provider to 7,000 active users) to NepaliSpeech (the first text-to-speech synthesizer for the Nepali language, crafted during the 2015 earthquake).

Today, I'm the co-founder & CEO of echowin, an AI communications platform. FriDev is my personal workshop where I let my passion for pure, uncompromised native software run free.

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