Conversational AI assistant for writing, coding, and everyday questions.
View detailsBoltAI is a Mac app for chatting with AI models natively from your desktop. It gives you a fast, native interface for ChatGPT, Claude, and other models, with keyboard shortcuts, menu-bar access, and support for custom prompts and plugins.
Key Features
- Native Mac app for AI chat
- Works with ChatGPT, Claude, and more
- Menu-bar access and keyboard shortcuts
- Custom prompts and inline AI actions
- Document chat and plugins
- iOS companion app on higher plans
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | $79 one-time | 1 device, 1 year of updates. |
| Pro | $99 one-time | 2 desktops and 1 mobile device. |
| Pro+ | $199 one-time | 3 desktops and 2 mobile devices. |
| Lifetime | $399 one-time | Lifetime updates for one user. |
| Team | $99/seat | Per seat with a 5-seat minimum. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: No free plan — paid plans only.
Popular with: Developers, Writers, Designers
How it works
The app is built for Mac power users who want AI help without opening a browser. It includes inline AI actions, document chat, and integrations that let you bring AI into your daily workflow on macOS and iOS.
BoltAI sells one-time perpetual licences: Essential at $79 for one device, Pro at $99, Pro+ at $199, and a Lifetime option at $399. Each includes one year of updates, and API costs are billed separately by your model provider.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Fast native Mac experience
- One-time payment, no subscription
- Good keyboard shortcuts and menu-bar access
- Works with many AI models
✗ Cons
- macOS only, no Windows or web version
- API costs are separate and not included
- No free plan, only a free trial
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BoltAI free?
No — BoltAI has no free plan. One-time licences from $79; macOS only
What is BoltAI best for?
Mac users who want a native desktop app for chatting with AI models.
What kind of tool is BoltAI?
BoltAI is a AI Chatbots tool on VerlumoAI.
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View detailsLast reviewed: November 2026