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Lightkey vs Cotypist: catalog facts
Lightkey	Cotypist
Freemium Pricing details are not given in the research; check the website for current editions.	Free The developer describes it as free to use, with no card required.
Windows	macOS
Inline word and phrase prediction in any Windows desktop application Combines text prediction with spelling correction	Works in every Mac app Predictions run locally on the device
Windows only Little public detail on how predictions are produced	Apple Silicon Macs only No Windows or Linux version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed 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	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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