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FlowDown vs BoltAI: catalog facts
FlowDown	BoltAI
Free Available on the App Store; cloud models need your own API keys.	Paid Paid app with a free trial that needs no account.
macOS, iOS	macOS
Works with any OpenAI-compatible API or local models Native Swift app rather than a web wrapper	Native Mac interface with system-wide shortcuts Many cloud providers and local Ollama models in one app
Apple platforms only Cloud models require bringing your own API key	Mac only, requiring macOS 13 or later Cloud models need your own provider access
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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