Mac users juggling several AI models, including local ones, pay once rather than monthly; Windows is still only promised.
Kenning's take
What it does
BoltAI is a desktop chat app for Mac that switches between more than 300 AI models from providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and Mistral, plus local models through Ollama and LM Studio. It is sold as a one-off licence rather than a subscription. A Windows version is listed as coming soon and a mobile app is in beta.
- Switch between 300+ AI models
- Local models through Ollama and LM Studio
- Tools via the Model Context Protocol
- Cloud sync for chats
- One-off perpetual licence
Who it suits. Mac users who use several AI models and want them in one desktop app.
Key facts
- Category
- Everyday AI assistants
- Made by
- BoltAI
- How to get it
- Download the Mac app from boltai.com; free trial, no account needed
- Works on
- macOS
- Free plan
- Free trial, no account required
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | $79 | one-off |
| Pro | $99 | one-off |
| Pro+ | $199 | one-off |
FAQ
How much is BoltAI?
It is a one-off purchase: $79 for Essential, $99 for Pro and $199 for Pro+. There is a free trial.
Does BoltAI work on Windows?
Not yet. The site lists Windows as coming soon.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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