Libraries & references
OY.Surf vs Cosmos
Cosmos helps people discover and collect inspiration. OY.Surf is a workspace for references and production files on a Mac.
Reviewed October 22, 2026 · Published by OY.Surf
Where Cosmos fits
Cosmos documents saving inspiration from the web, collections, color search, similar-element discovery and collaborative collections. Official reference.
Choose Cosmos for discovering visual references and collecting inspiration with other people.
Where OY.Surf fits
OY.Surf begins with local renders, screenshots, exports and references. It adds inspection, image generation/editing and a Canvas that keeps source-to-result relationships visible.
A practical workflow
Save useful references to a local project, arrange them in a section, attach a brief and explore image directions with a local or optional cloud model.
What to check before switching
OY.Surf is not a discovery network and does not replace Cosmos’s community or shared inspiration collections.
Local processing and cloud choices
OY.Surf’s library and on-device tools work locally. AI models download when needed. Choosing a cloud provider sends the request’s prompt and selected reference to that provider using your key; its charges and policies apply. Adding a key does not upload your library automatically.
The Mac app is free while in beta. This is not a promise of permanent pricing, model-quality parity or a replacement for every feature above. Check the other product’s current plans on its official site.