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Alma vs macai
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Alma
6.0AI chat application
macai
8.0Native chat application for all major LLM APIs
| Metric | Alma | macai |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Communication | Communication |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 74 | 83 |
| 90-day Installs | 482 | 220 |
| 365-day Installs | 1.2K | 1.1K |
| Version | 0.0.765 | 2.4.2 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 247 | 831 |
| GitHub Forks | 4 | 65 |
| Open Issues | 13 | 36 |
| License | — | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | — | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 20, 2025 | Jan 7, 2025 |
Reviews
Alma
Alma is an AI-powered chat application that offers intelligent conversations, making it ideal for users seeking advanced chat features. It stands out with its integration of AI technology, providing a unique communication experience.
Alma is an AI-powered chat application designed for intelligent conversations.
Pros
- + Active development with recent updates
- + AI integration for advanced chat features
- + Cross-platform support
Cons
- - Potential confusion with other projects named Alma
- - Previous UI issues on Windows (now resolved)
macai
macai is a versatile native macOS chat application supporting multiple AI providers, offering a flexible and efficient experience for users seeking diverse AI interactions.
macai provides a native macOS interface for chatting with various AI models through major LLM APIs.
Pros
- + Supports multiple AI providers for versatile interactions
- + Native macOS experience with optimized performance
- + Auto-update feature ensures the app stays current
Cons
- - Low install count suggests limited adoption
- - Previous Wi-Fi related crash issues (now resolved)