REF Foundry
Reliable Everyday Framework
Almelo, The Netherlands
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Almelo, The Netherlands
REF Foundry
Stop paying monthly subscriptions for bloated, confusing software. REF Foundry builds delightfully intuitive, 100% offline desktop apps that solve real headaches in seconds — with a single, affordable one-time purchase.
Every app solves a concrete, frustrating problem with refreshing simplicity. Pick your app, receive your license key + installer immediately, and experience the difference within 60 seconds.
All prices are listed excluding VAT / BTW. Local sales tax/VAT is calculated and handled by our Merchant of Record (Paddle) at checkout in accordance with applicable tax regulations.
Modern software often subjects users to endless subscription models, silent background updates that break workflows, and invasive telemetry tracking every click.
REF Foundry rejects this paradigm. Our tools run 100% locally on your machine. You decide when and if to upgrade. Your documents and databases remain strictly yours, stored in standard formats on your local storage.
We are fed up with $15/month subscriptions for simple tools, forced cloud accounts, and software you never truly own. We build reliable Windows desktop tools following 4 foundational rules.
Pay once, own your software forever. No credit cards on file, no renewals, and no surprise charges. Tools should be an asset, not a monthly liability.
Your databases and files stay in standard SQLite formats on your own PC. Zero cloud dependencies, zero telemetry, and zero risk of third-party data breaches.
We do not develop in an ivory tower. We listen directly to real collectors and indie authors on specialized forums, building the exact workflows users ask for.
Test every single app immediately with zero accounts or email walls. If you purchase, your transaction is backed by Paddle's 14-day refund guarantee.
REF Foundry is an independent desktop software workshop based in the Netherlands (KvK 89402910). We believe software should feel like a reliable set of tools on your workbench: fast, honest, and truly yours.
When you purchase an application from REF Foundry, you acquire a perpetual, non-exclusive license to use the software on your specific device.
Each license key is generated upon purchase and bound directly to your local application installation. It cannot be duplicated or shared across multiple users.
Sharing, sublicensing, or distributing your license key is strictly prohibited. If you upgrade your workstation or replace hardware, our support team can assist with a one-time migration.
Once activated, our apps do not require periodic online check-ins. Your software operates independently and indefinitely on your hardware.
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For questions regarding our apps or technical assistance, contact support@reffoundry.com. For all other general inquiries, contact info@reffoundry.com.
Questions about installing or using our apps, reporting bugs, suggesting feature enhancements, or requesting workstation license migrations.
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