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BoltAI vs 5ire: catalog facts
BoltAI	5ire
Paid Paid app with a free trial that needs no account.	Free Free and open source; you pay your chosen AI provider for API usage.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Native Mac interface with system-wide shortcuts Many cloud providers and local Ollama models in one app	Works with multiple AI providers MCP client for connecting external tools
Mac only, requiring macOS 13 or later Cloud models need your own provider access	Needs API keys from the providers you use Setting up MCP servers takes some technical knowledge
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account 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 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026

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