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FlowDown vs MindMac: catalog facts
FlowDownMindMac
Free

Available on the App Store; cloud models need your own API keys.

Freemium

Free with basic features; a paid license unlocks the full app.

macOS, iOS macOS
  • Works with any OpenAI-compatible API or local models
  • Native Swift app rather than a web wrapper
  • Native macOS app
  • Inline mode works inside other applications
  • Apple platforms only
  • Cloud models require bringing your own API key
  • macOS only, and needs macOS 13 or later
  • Requires your own API keys
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 26, 2026

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