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Fluent

Mac AI assistant that opens over any app with your own models

Free trial · from $49 one-timeAI AssistantsChecked Oct 9, 2026
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What is Fluent?

Fluent is a native macOS assistant from Epic Bits that opens as a Smart Panel over whatever app you are in, picks up the selected text, tab or window, and sends it to a model you choose. It works with your own API keys, an existing ChatGPT, Claude, Google AI or GitHub Copilot subscription, or local models on Apple silicon. It is sold as a one-time license per Mac with lifetime upgrades and a 7-day free trial.

Fluent is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49 one-time (Basic, 1 Mac, lifetime upgrades). See every plan

Good for

  • Mac users who want AI help inside the app they are already in
  • People who prefer a one-time license and their own API keys
  • Rewriting, replying and summarizing with repeatable actions

Worth knowing

  • It is Mac only and requires macOS 14.2 or later; local MLX models need a Mac with Apple silicon.
  • The license does not include model usage: you supply API keys, an existing AI subscription or local models.
  • Licenses are per Mac: Basic covers one, Standard covers two, and Team pricing starts at three.
  • The app checks its license online from time to time, so it needs a connection at least once a week.

Key features

Smart Panel in any app
A shortcut opens a panel over the current app with the selected text, clipboard, browser tab or window attached. Results can be inserted back, keeping the original formatting.
Actions for repeated tasks
38 ready-made actions cover jobs such as rewriting, replying and summarizing. Actions can be customized with shortcuts and prompt variables, given their own model, and scheduled.
Your choice of model
Connects by API key to providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Mistral and OpenRouter, signs in with an existing ChatGPT, Claude, Google AI or GitHub Copilot plan, or runs local MLX models.
Chat window and Council
A separate chat window holds longer conversations and history. Council sends one question to several models, has them review each other's answers anonymously, and a chairman model writes the result.
On-device voice dictation
Press the dictation shortcut in any text field and the words appear as you speak, cleaned up by a local model that runs on the Mac.
Integrations and Memory
Built-in integrations, among them Finder, Calendar and Reminders, plus a directory of external MCP servers let a model act on the Mac. Memory about you and your files is kept on the Mac.

Fluent pricing

Starts at
$49 one-time (Basic, 1 Mac, lifetime upgrades)
Free plan
None
Free trial
7-day free trial; purchases also carry a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Basic$49one-time, 1 Mac, lifetime upgradesEvery feature on one Mac, including dictation, MCP integrations, Memory, Council and local models, with support by Discord, email and forum.
Standard$69one-time, 2 Macs, lifetime upgradesThe same features on two Macs. Shown as 30% less than $98, the price of two Basic licenses.
Team$29per license, one-time, starting at 3 MacsThe same features for three or more Macs, shown as a 40% saving per license.

Read from fluentmac.app on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Fluent before you buy.

Pricing in detail

Ways to pay less

  • Lifetime licenseOne-time license with lifetime upgrades

    Every Fluent license is bought once and includes lifetime upgrades, with no subscription: Basic is $49 for one Mac. A 14-day money-back guarantee applies.

    Stated on fluentmac.app
  • EducationAdditional 30% off for education

    Educational institutions, teachers and students can get an additional 30% discount by contacting Epic Bits by email.

    Stated on fluentmac.app
  • Other savingsLower per-Mac price for two or more Macs

    Standard covers two Macs for $69, shown as 30% less than two Basic licenses, and Team licenses are $29 each from three Macs, shown as a 40% saving.

    Stated on fluentmac.app

Works with

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Common questions

Is Fluent free?

No, Fluent is a paid product, but you can try it first. 7-day free trial; purchases also carry a 14-day money-back guarantee.

How much does Fluent cost?

Fluent lists 3 plans. Basic: $49 one-time, 1 Mac, lifetime upgrades. Standard: $69 one-time, 2 Macs, lifetime upgrades. Team: $29 per license, one-time, starting at 3 Macs. Prices were read from fluentmac.app on Oct 9, 2026.

What platforms does Fluent work on?

Fluent is available on macOS.

Does Fluent offer any discounts?

Fluent publicly lists the following: One-time license with lifetime upgrades; Additional 30% off for education; Lower per-Mac price for two or more Macs.

Does Fluent have an Android app?

No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Fluent is listed for macOS.

Does Fluent have an iPhone app?

No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Fluent is listed for macOS.

Is Fluent open source?

Fluent is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 9, 2026.

Does Fluent work offline?

Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.

What does Fluent integrate with?

Fluent's listing names OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, OpenRouter, NanoGPT, Ollama, LM Studio and GitHub Copilot. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.

Does Fluent have a student discount?

Additional 30% off for education. Educational institutions, teachers and students can get an additional 30% discount by contacting Epic Bits by email.

Who makes Fluent?

Fluent is made by Epic Bits.

What are the alternatives to Fluent?

The closest alternatives to Fluent in our directory are BoltAI, Alter, Elephas, Raycast and Msty. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Fluent.

Sources for this page

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 9, 2026.