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Cotypist

Cotypist runs local AI autocomplete across every Mac app, suggesting words and sentences without sending keystrokes to a server.

4.1 Productivity
4.1 Very good 4.1

Bottom line: Cotypist is a strong productivity tool, best known for system-wide autocomplete across Mail, Notes, documents, and messages. It has a free plan.

On-device processing keeps keystrokes off third-party servers Mac-only, no Windows or mobile version
Reviewed by Challenging Voice Editorial · Updated Aug 2026 How we rate
PricingFrom $6/mo
Free planYes
CompanyAccelerated Thought GmbH
PlatformsMac
Best forProductivity
Founded2025
Last reviewedAug 2026
UpdatedAug 2026
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Overview

Cotypist is a Mac utility built by Accelerated Thought GmbH, a company founded by independent developer Daniel Gräfe in Neuried, Germany, registered in March 2025 with 25,000 euros in share capital. Gräfe also builds the time-tracking app Timing and developed Cotypist without a larger team or outside funding.

The app runs autocomplete system-wide, in Mail, Notes, documents, messages, and the prompt boxes of other AI tools, rather than inside a single editor, running language models locally on the Mac so keystrokes stay on-device instead of passing through a server. Only words a user actually accepts by pressing Tab count against the plan's word limit; ignored suggestions cost nothing.

The tool suits Mac users who write across numerous apps and want suggestion-based typing support without a cloud dependency. A Free plan covers 100 accepted words a day, Plus runs $6 a month for unlimited completions, and Pro runs $9 a month adding the full model catalog and per-app instructions, with every new install starting on a 30-day Pro trial.

Key features

  • System-wide autocomplete across Mail, Notes, documents, and messages
  • Local, on-device language model processing rather than cloud-based
  • Tab-to-accept word counting that only charges for suggestions actually used
  • Per-app custom instructions on the Pro tier
  • 30-day full-featured Pro trial on every new install
  • Full model catalog access included in the Pro plan

Screenshots & demo

Demo video

Screenshots

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Pricing

Cotypist has a free plan, and paid plans start at $6/mo.

  • Pricing modelFreemium
  • Starting priceFrom $6/mo
  • Free planYes
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Pricing is provided as a guide. Check the official site for the latest plans.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • On-device processing keeps keystrokes off third-party servers
  • Free plan's 100-words-accepted-per-day cap is workable for light daily use
  • System-wide coverage beats autocomplete tools locked to one editor
  • Built by an already-shipping indie Mac developer, not an untested first-time team

Cons

  • Mac-only, no Windows or mobile version
  • One-person company behind it means slower support response than a larger vendor
  • Local model quality on lower tiers trails what cloud-hosted large models can do
  • New legal entity registered March 2025, limited operating track record

How it compares

ToolRatingFreeFromBest known for
Cotypist (this tool)4.1Yes$6/moSystem-wide autocomplete across Mail, Notes, documents, and messages
Amie4.3Yes$15/moMeeting recording without a visible bot joining the call
Obsidian4.6Yes$4/moNotes stored as local, plain Markdown text files
Taskade4.3Yes$8/moTask and project management (lists, boards, docs)

Our verdict

4.1 / 5 4.1

Cotypist is a strong productivity tool, best known for system-wide autocomplete across Mail, Notes, documents, and messages. It offers a free plan, with paid upgrades from $6/mo.

What makes it different: Cotypist stands out for system-wide autocomplete across Mail, Notes, documents, and messages.

How we score it
Overall 4.1
Value for money 4.7
Feature depth 4.9
Popularity 3.7
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Frequently asked questions

What is Cotypist?
Cotypist is a productivity tool listed in the Challenging Voice directory. Cotypist runs local AI autocomplete across every Mac app, suggesting words and sentences without sending keystrokes to a server.
Is Cotypist free?
Yes, Cotypist offers a free plan. Paid plans unlock more features and higher usage limits, starting at $6/month.
How much does Cotypist cost?
Cotypist starts at $6 per month. See the pricing plans above for full details.
What are the best Cotypist alternatives?
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Is Cotypist any good?
Cotypist scores 4.1 out of 5 based on our editorial review.

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