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5ire vs MindMac: catalog facts
5ire	MindMac
Free Free and open source; you pay your chosen AI provider for API usage.	Freemium Free with basic features; a paid license unlocks the full app.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
Works with multiple AI providers MCP client for connecting external tools	Native macOS app Inline mode works inside other applications
Needs API keys from the providers you use Setting up MCP servers takes some technical knowledge	macOS only, and needs macOS 13 or later Requires your own API keys
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026

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