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Writing Tools vs Fixkey: catalog facts
Writing Tools	Fixkey
Free Free and open source; cloud model providers may charge separately.	Freemium Pricing details are on the developer's site.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
Works on selected text in any application Supports local LLMs as well as cloud APIs	Works inside any app on the Mac Voice dictation in 180+ languages
Needs an API key or a local model set up Output quality depends on the chosen model	macOS only Pricing and privacy details are not stated on the homepage
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed 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 26, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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