Always on top for the material you need beside your work.
PinPoint keeps critical reference material visible while you work in another app. Built for Windows with a high-performance overlay, it helps you avoid Alt-Tab archaeology when you need documentation, tickets, or a side-by-side viewer on screen without turning your whole desktop into a tiling window manager science project.
One-time purchase on the Microsoft Store · No subscription · Instant install
Buy through the Microsoft Store—instant install, automatic updates, and a Microsoft receipt for easy expensing. No account needed on our site, and no subscription on Store purchases.
Technical specifications
| Spec | Implementation |
|---|---|
| Data Sovereignty | Window pin state and preferences remain local; no cloud account |
| Telemetry Status | None |
| Core Runtime | Rust / native Win32 overlay with layered-window border feedback |
| Network Requirements | Fully functional offline |
| Deployment Compatibility | Windows 10 and 11; direct purchase |
| Workflow | Always-on-top reference windows without focus stealing |
Deep Dive
Owned utility model: PinPoint: Always On Top as one-time purchase—on-device use, no mandatory cloud checks, Microsoft Store install.
Deep Dive
PinPoint: Always On Top vs PowerToys vs AutoHotkey—idle RAM, latency, Smart Guardrails, setup cost, borders and audio cues.
Workflow
Spatial context on one screen with PinPoint: Always On Top—border cues, opacity layering, and role-based workflow patterns.
Engineering
Technical study: PinPoint: Always On Top in Rust—low idle RAM, no GC pauses, responsive global hotkey path, on-device privacy stance.
Deep Dive
Compare AutoHotkey, PowerToys, and PinPoint for always-on-top Windows workflows: speed, memory, borders, opacity, guardrails, and privacy.
Windows Tips & Tools
When two windows are both set to always on top, Windows stacks them by which was activated last. How topmost z-order works and how to keep one visible.
Windows Tips & Tools
A window that will not stop floating above everything was pinned by an app, a tool or a hotkey. How to find which one, unpin it, and keep pinning under control.
Learn when to use PinPoint for reference windows, PDF viewers, browser tabs, hotkey pinning, and focused always-on-top setups without installing a full utility suite.
Browse PinPoint workflow guides , read how Win32 border overlays work in Rust , or compare PinPoint vs PowerToys Always On Top .
Frequently Asked Questions
PinPoint keeps critical reference material visible while you work in another app. Built for Windows with a high-performance overlay, it helps you avoid Alt-Tab archaeology when you need documentation, tickets, or a side-by-side viewer on screen without turning your whole desktop into a tiling window manager science project.
On the Microsoft Store, PinPoint is a one-time purchase—you pay once and own it, with no subscription, no recurring fees, and no usage limits. See the Store listing for current pricing. Organizations buying volume or direct outside the Store choose from three per-seat options: a one-time perpetual licence with critical security updates only; the same perpetual licence plus annual maintenance for ongoing updates and support; or a single annual per-seat subscription that earns a perpetual fallback licence. Email [email protected] for details.
PinPoint runs on Windows. It is a native desktop application built with Rust and Tauri for minimal resource usage and maximum performance.
No. PinPoint is a local-first utility that runs entirely on your device. It does not upload data to the cloud, does not require an account for core functionality, and works fully offline after installation.
No. PinPoint has zero telemetry. It does not phone home, does not track usage patterns, and does not send any data off your machine. Your files and workflow stay private.