What is Kerlig?
Mac assistant that rewrites and summarises selected text in any app.
Who is Kerlig best for?
Kerlig is best for Mac users who write many emails and replies and want AI in every app with their own API keys.
Writing-heavy work on a Mac
Select text in any app, press a hotkey and pick an action such as fix spelling, rewrite or reply, then paste the result back.
People tired of subscriptions
You pay once for the app and then only for the tokens you use with your own API key.
Keeping text on your own machine
It can run Apple's on-device model or local models through Ollama and LM Studio instead of a cloud API.
Small Mac teams
Team licenses cover 10 to 100 Macs and can be rolled out remotely with command-line tools.
How much does Kerlig cost?
Kerlig is a one-time purchase, $49 for one Mac, $79 for two or $297 for a 10-Mac team license, and you pay your AI provider separately for the tokens you use.
- 1 Mac
- Lifetime app updates
- Email support within 48 hours
- 2 Macs
- Lifetime app updates
- Email support within 24 hours
- 10 Macs
- Remote team setup from the command line
- Priority Zoom and email support
Every license includes Agentic Mode, MCP servers and 350+ models through your own API key from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Groq or OpenRouter, plus free local models through Apple Foundation Models, Ollama and LM Studio. Token costs go to your AI provider; Kerlig says most users spend $1 to $3 a month. The Team License also comes in 25 Macs for $697, 50 for $1,297 and 100 for $2,297, with more seats on request. The download includes a 7-day trial, and there is a 14-day money-back guarantee. Prices are in USD and VAT may apply. Full pricing on kerlig.com. We checked these prices on .
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Questions about Kerlig
What is Kerlig?
Mac assistant that rewrites and summarises selected text in any app.
Who is Kerlig for?
Kerlig is best for Mac users who write many emails and replies and want AI in every app with their own API keys.
Is Kerlig free?
No. Kerlig is a paid app with a one-time price from $49, but the download includes a 7-day trial, and there is a 14-day money-back guarantee after you buy. Local models through Ollama, LM Studio or Apple Foundation Models cost nothing extra.
How much does Kerlig cost?
Kerlig's paid plans are Basic License at $49 one-time payment, Pro License at $79 one-time payment and Team License at $297 one-time payment for 10 Macs.
What are the best Kerlig alternatives?
The closest alternatives on Recaply are Atua.
Where can I try Kerlig?
On its official website, kerlig.com.
Do I need an API key to use Kerlig?
Only for cloud models. Kerlig uses your own API key from a provider such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Perplexity, Groq or OpenRouter, and you pay that provider for tokens. Without a key, it can run Apple's on-device model or local models through Ollama or LM Studio at no extra cost.
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