H.C. Snaphaan - REF Foundry

Building local-first desktop apps

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Founder of REF Foundry (https://reffoundry.com). Building a suite of fast, 100% offline, privacy-first Windows desktop applications with one-time licenses and zero telemetry. Creators of PubRef Lite, PubRef Pro & CollectRef.

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PubRef ProOffline DTP studio without Adobe subscription fees
Oct 2026

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PubRef Pro - Offline DTP studio without Adobe subscription fees

PubRef Pro is a local-first Desktop Publishing (DTP) suite for Windows. Create booklets, flyers, and multi-page layouts with CMYK prepress PDF export. Zero cloud dependencies, zero tracking, and a one-time perpetual license with no monthly fees. Perfect for indie creators, small businesses, and publishers replacing Adobe InDesign or Microsoft Publisher.