Novastart
Infinite canvas OS where apps, AI agents and teams collaborate
- Type
- Product
- Domain
- Apps & Software Development
- Subdomain
- Custom Software Development
- Product type
- SaaS
- Stage
- Live
Availability
available
Pricing approach
freemium
Free, $10/month (Pro), $20/month (Team); AI agents $0.02 per use or credits from $25
Location
Not specified
Supporting details
Live
What you can do with it
About
Novastart is a desktop operating system that replaces the traditional window-based desktop with an infinite canvas. Users open apps and position them freely, zoom in to focus on details or zoom out to see multiple workspaces simultaneously. Up to 10 AI agents can work alongside the user with their own input devices, and teams can share a single canvas where each member controls their own mouse and keyboard. The system preserves all app positions, tabs and state across sessions.
Who it is for
Individual users seeking spatial desktop organization; teams collaborating in real time; users who want AI agent assistance with multi-step tasks
Integrations and product details
Downloadable OS or installable app. Built by co-founders Thomas Fraher (CTO, Yale-educated engineer with prior exit) and Nick Fraher (go-to-market lead, business background). Product launched in phases: core build April 2026, AI agents adde
Platforms
Process
How it works
- 01Download and install Novastart, or use as a web app
- 02Create canvases as named workspaces (one for work, one for travel, etc.)
- 03Open apps and arrange them freely on the canvas; zoom and pan to navigate
- 04Spawn AI agents for specific tasks and monitor their progress
- 05Invite teammates to share a canvas; each person maintains their own cursor and input
Distinctive value
What makes it different
What it helps you do
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