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Alternatives · 2026

Best PopAir Alternatives in 2026

24 alternatives · 22 with a free plan · Updated

What are the best PopAir alternatives?

The best PopAir alternatives for AI Assistant in 2026 are XX.AI (desktop AI writing assistant, free), Sider (browser extension AI assistant, free) and Bearly (AI assistant for reading, free). 22 of the 24 listed alternatives have a free or freemium plan.

Looking for something other than PopAir? Below are 24 alternatives in AI Assistant, AI Copilot and AI Image Generator, all closely matched, ranked by how much they overlap with PopAir. PopAir itself is free. Each entry shows what the tool does, what it shares with PopAir, its key features and pricing.

What is PopAir?

As Mac AI copilots go, PopAir is the one built natively in SwiftUI instead of Electron, which the developers say keeps RAM use low. PopAir is a macOS AI copilot that lets you chat with GPT, Claude, Gemini and DeepSeek from one app, and it works inside any other Mac application you have open.

Pricing
Free

Key features of PopAir

  • It functions as a lightweight

PopAir alternatives compared

Top 5 alternatives to PopAir with pricing and overlap
ToolPricingShared with PopAirMatch
PopAirFree—Original
XX.AIFreeAI Assistant, AI Copilot, AI Image Generator, AI Productivity Tools, AI Translate, AI Writing AssistantsStrong match
SiderFreeAI Assistant, AI Copilot, AI Image Generator, AI OCR, AI Productivity Tools, AI Translate, AI Writing AssistantsStrong match
BearlyFreeAI Assistant, AI Copilot, AI Image Generator, AI Meeting Assistant, AI Productivity Tools, AI Summarizer, AI Transcription, AI Writing AssistantsStrong match
COPILOTFreeAI Assistant, AI Copilot, AI Image Generator, AI Productivity Tools, AI Summarizer, AI Writing AssistantsStrong match
Writers brew AIFreeAI OCR, AI Productivity Tools, AI Summarizer, AI Translate, AI Writing AssistantsStrong match

Top 24 alternatives to PopAir

  1. #1
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    XX.AI

    Strong matchFree

    Desktop AI writing assistant with access to several AI models, prompt templates and a copilot that works across apps and websites.

    In common with PopAir: AI Assistant, AI Copilot, AI Image Generator, AI Productivity Tools, AI Translate, AI Writing Assistants

    • Access to multiple AI models in one platform
    • Desktop application for seamless integration
    • AI copilot functionality works across various apps and websites

    Pricing: free

  2. #2
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    Sider

    Strong matchFree

    Sider is a browser extension AI assistant that helps you read, write, and chat with ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini on any webpage.

    In common with PopAir: AI Assistant, AI Copilot, AI Image Generator, AI OCR, AI Productivity Tools, AI Translate, AI Writing Assistants

    • AI assistant integrating ChatGPT

    Pricing: free

  3. #3
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    Bearly

    Strong matchFree

    Bearly is an AI assistant for reading, writing, and summarizing, built for researchers and content creators who want to work faster.

    In common with PopAir: AI Assistant, AI Copilot, AI Image Generator, AI Meeting Assistant, AI Productivity Tools, AI Summarizer, AI Transcription, AI Writing Assistants

    • An AI tool for researchers and content creators to read

    Pricing: free

  4. #4
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    COPILOT

    Strong matchFree

    AI assistant for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that automates repetitive tasks and cuts down on copy-pasting between apps.

    In common with PopAir: AI Assistant, AI Copilot, AI Image Generator, AI Productivity Tools, AI Summarizer, AI Writing Assistants

    • Deep integration into the Apple ecosystem
    • Automates repetitive tasks
    • Saves time by avoiding copy-pasting and app switching

    Pricing: free

  5. #5
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    Writers brew AI

    Strong matchFree

    macOS writing assistant that adds AI rewriting, summarizing, translation and OCR text extraction to browsers and native apps.

    In common with PopAir: AI OCR, AI Productivity Tools, AI Summarizer, AI Translate, AI Writing Assistants

    • It is cost-effective
    • It offers AI prompts

    Pricing: free

  6. #6
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    InfinipilotAI

    Strong matchFree

    InfinipilotAI is an AI copilot for macOS that works inside any Mac app, with support for OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini and local models.

    In common with PopAir: AI Assistant, AI Copilot, AI Productivity Tools, AI Writing Assistants

    • Integrates with any macOS app
    • Supports multiple AI providers (OpenAI
    • Anthropic

    Pricing: free

  7. #7
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    Highlight AI

    Strong matchFree

    Highlight AI is an AI copilot that autocompletes, rewrites and proofreads text across Mac apps, and transcribes meetings.

    In common with PopAir: AI Assistant, AI Copilot, AI Meeting Assistant, AI Productivity Tools, AI Transcription, AI Writing Assistants

    • AI copilot for text completion

    Pricing: free

  8. #8
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    PaletteBrain

    Strong matchPaid

    PaletteBrain is a macOS app that brings ChatGPT into any application through keyboard shortcuts, for quick AI writing help.

    In common with PopAir: AI Assistant, AI Productivity Tools, AI Summarizer, AI Translate, AI Writing Assistants

    • Contact us for custom pricing

    Pricing: paid, from $29

  9. #9
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    Karax.ai

    Strong matchFree

    Karax.ai is an AI meeting assistant that records, transcribes and summarizes meetings, pulling out notes and action items for teams.

    In common with PopAir: AI Assistant, AI Copilot, AI Meeting Assistant, AI Productivity Tools, AI Summarizer, AI Transcription

    • Up to 10 meetings per month using Bot
    • Up to 20 voice recording uploads per month
    • AI-powered meeting summarization

    Pricing: free

  10. #10
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    MemFlow

    Strong matchFree

    Mac memory assistant that records your screen and audio so you can run semantic search over past work and notes.

    In common with PopAir: AI Assistant, AI Meeting Assistant, AI OCR, AI Productivity Tools, AI Summarizer, AI Transcription

    • Saves time by automating memory capture and search
    • Enhances productivity with AI-powered information generation
    • Prioritizes user privacy with local data processing and encryption

    Pricing: free

  11. #11
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    Cuely

    Strong matchFree

    Cuely is an AI assistant that works as a cross-platform ChatGPT client on web, desktop, and Slack for replies, summaries, grammar, and translation.

    In common with PopAir: AI Assistant, AI Copilot, AI Productivity Tools, AI Summarizer, AI Translate, AI Writing Assistants

    • Cross-platform chatGPT client for AI-assisted work

    Pricing: free

  12. #12
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    Chippy

    Strong matchFree

    Chippy is a Chrome browser extension that puts ChatGPT chat in your browser without switching tabs, with free daily queries.

    In common with PopAir: AI Assistant, AI Copilot, AI Productivity Tools, AI Summarizer, AI Translate, AI Writing Assistants

    • Convenient access to ChatGPT without switching tabs
    • Easy to use with simple input methods
    • Privacy-focused with local data storage

    Pricing: free

  13. #13
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    Viinyx AI

    Strong matchFree

    AI browser extension that lets you use ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Meta AI on any website, with page summaries and PDF chat.

    In common with PopAir: AI Assistant, AI Copilot, AI Image Generator, AI Summarizer, AI Writing Assistants

    Pricing: free

  14. #14
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    Commander GPT

    Strong matchFree

    Commander GPT is a Mac and PC desktop app that gives you a keyboard command interface for ChatGPT, now free but no longer maintained.

    In common with PopAir: AI Assistant, AI Copilot, AI Image Generator, AI Productivity Tools, AI Translate

    • Desktop app for accessing ChatGPT via command interface

    Pricing: free

  15. #15
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    Overchat AI

    Strong matchFree

    Overchat AI is an AI chatbot platform with several AI models, including ChatGPT and Claude, for writing, translation, and summaries.

    In common with PopAir: AI Assistant, AI Image Generator, AI Summarizer, AI Translate

    • Access to multiple AI models in one platform
    • Secure and encrypted interactions
    • Versatile tool for various tasks

    Pricing: free

  16. #16
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    AITextTune

    Strong matchFree

    AITextTune is an AI text improver for Windows that fixes errors, rewrites style, summarizes, and translates selected text in any app.

    In common with PopAir: AI Assistant, AI Copilot, AI Productivity Tools, AI Summarizer, AI Translate, AI Writing Assistants

    • Use it on any tool or software you're writing on and in any language
    • PERFECT WRITING: Improve the clarity and flow of your texts
    • Generate summaries

    Pricing: free

  17. #17
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    Spatio Notch

    Strong matchFree

    Spatio Notch turns the Mac notch into an AI assistant for tasks, notes, and quick macOS controls without opening extra windows.

    In common with PopAir: AI Assistant, AI Copilot, AI Productivity Tools, AI Summarizer

    • AI-powered assistant

    Pricing: free

  18. #18
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    GetBotAI

    Strong matchFreemium

    AI chatbot that lets you browse, read and write with GPT-4o, Claude and Gemini models, plus PDF, video and image tools.

    In common with PopAir: AI Assistant, AI Copilot, AI Image Generator, AI Transcription, AI Writing Assistants

    • AI assistant for browsing

    Pricing: free plan, paid plans from $7.99

  19. #19
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    Neutron

    Strong matchFree

    Desktop AI assistant for Mac and Windows that reads your screen and helps you write, summarize, and act across apps.

    In common with PopAir: AI Assistant, AI Copilot, AI Productivity Tools, AI Summarizer, AI Writing Assistants

    • Works across all desktop applications (not just browsers)
    • Proactive and predictive assistance
    • Strong privacy features (enterprise-grade encryption

    Pricing: free

  20. #20
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    WappGPT

    Strong matchPaid

    WappGPT is a WhatsApp AI chatbot built on OpenAI models for chat answers, writing help and custom image creation.

    In common with PopAir: AI Assistant, AI Image Generator, AI Productivity Tools, AI Summarizer, AI Translate, AI Writing Assistants

    • AI assistant on WhatsApp powered by OpenAI for personalized assistance and productivity

    Pricing: paid, from $9.99

  21. #21
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    AI Notebook

    Strong matchFree

    Note-taking app that turns YouTube videos, PDFs, audio, images and web pages into organized, searchable notes and summaries.

    In common with PopAir: AI Assistant, AI OCR, AI Productivity Tools, AI Summarizer, AI Transcription

    • Access to all features for a limited time
    • Create notes from YouTube Video
    • Text

    Pricing: free

  22. #22
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    Otter.ai

    Strong matchFreemium

    AI meeting transcription tool that records, transcribes, and summarizes your calls and meetings in real time for teams and individuals.

    In common with PopAir: AI Assistant, AI Meeting Assistant, AI Productivity Tools, AI Summarizer, AI Transcription

    • Single Sign-On (SSO)
    • Organization-wide deployment
    • Domain capture

    Pricing: free plan, paid plans from $16.99

  23. #23
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    SpeakHints

    Strong matchFree

    SpeakHints is an AI speech copilot that gives live speaking hints during Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams calls.

    In common with PopAir: AI Assistant, AI Copilot, AI Meeting Assistant, AI Summarizer, AI Translate

    • Boosts communication skills with live AI hints
    • Provides private
    • Compatible with various platforms (Zoom

    Pricing: free

  24. #24
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    Zemith AI

    Strong matchFree

    AI chatbot and productivity platform giving access to several AI models, plus search, notes, document analysis and image generation.

    In common with PopAir: AI Assistant, AI Image Generator, AI Productivity Tools, AI Summarizer, AI Writing Assistants

    • Access to multiple AI models in one platform
    • Affordable pricing plans
    • All-in-one solution for various AI tasks

    Pricing: free

How we picked these PopAir alternatives

We rank tools by how closely they match PopAir: tools that share more of its categories rank first, then tools whose main category, tags and description overlap with it, then community votes and views. Pricing type and features come from each product's SoftwareVital listing. Admins can pin or remove tools from this list.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to PopAir in 2026?

The closest alternatives to PopAir are XX.AI, Sider, Bearly, COPILOT and Writers brew AI. They are ranked by how many categories and tags they share with PopAir and how similar their descriptions are, then by community votes and views on SoftwareVital.

What is the closest alternative to PopAir?

XX.AI is the closest match because it shares AI Assistant, AI Copilot and AI Image Generator with PopAir. It is free.

Are there free alternatives to PopAir?

Yes. 22 of the 24 alternatives have a free or freemium plan, including XX.AI (free), Sider (free), Bearly (free), COPILOT (free) and Writers brew AI (free). PopAir is free.

Which PopAir alternatives are paid or enterprise tools?

PaletteBrain (paid) and WappGPT (paid) use paid or enterprise pricing, which usually means more support and admin options for teams.

How does PopAir compare to XX.AI?

XX.AI overlaps with PopAir in AI Assistant, AI Copilot and AI Image Generator. Its listed features include access to multiple AI models in one platform, desktop application for seamless integration and AI copilot functionality works across various apps and websites. Pricing: free. Open the side-by-side compare page for a full breakdown.

What category is PopAir in?

PopAir is listed under AI Assistant on SoftwareVital. Browse that category to see more tools in the same group.