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MindMac vs macai: catalog facts
MindMac	macai
Freemium Free with basic features; a paid license unlocks the full app.	Free The app is free; hosted AI providers bill their own API usage.
macOS	macOS
Native macOS app Inline mode works inside other applications	One native app for many AI providers Works with local models through Ollama
macOS only, and needs macOS 13 or later Requires your own API keys	macOS only Hosted providers need your own API keys
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open 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 October 1, 2026

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