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Squint compared with Sageling
DetailSquint logo SquintSageling logo Sageling
What it doesPress a hotkey, drag a box around anything on your screen, and get instant AI explanations without switching apps Free local AI assistant for Mac that runs privately on your device
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Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: $0 per month (3 captures daily, 10 per week, Fast model only, up to 2 follow-ups). Plus: $10/month or yearly with 17% savings (2,000 credits monthly, both Fast and Best models, up to 10 follow-ups). A capture costs 1 credit on Fast model and 20 credits on Best model. Not given
Key features
  • Hotkey activation for instant capture
  • Streaming answers while capturing
  • Follow-up questions within the same capture
  • Two AI models (Fast and Best)
  • Rich formatting with Markdown and code blocks
  • 16 color themes including Dracula and Nord
  • Multiple regions selection (up to 4)
  • Local searchable chat history
  • Multilingual support for 8+ languages
  • Transcribe recordings and draft notes locally
  • Compare and analyze documents and spreadsheets
  • Run programs and access files on your Mac
  • Web search and research within conversations
  • Skills library for specific job types
  • Works with multiple file formats
  • No usage limits or subscription fees
  • Uses Qwen 3.5 AI model locally
  • Requires Apple silicon Mac with 16GB RAM minimum
What makes it different
  • No app switching or context loss during workflow
  • Fast enough that using it never becomes a decision
  • Free plan is a real plan with no trial countdown or feature restriction
  • Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Captured content is deleted after answer returns
  • Safe for HIPAA, FERPA, and attorney-client privilege without agreements
  • Unlimited usage with no quotas or subscription required
  • Works offline after initial setup
  • Designed for non-technical users with plain language instructions
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)3 −1 (down) since last check1 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)53
Citation Flow (Majestic)2526
Referring domains (Majestic)6567

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