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Apfel
AI assistant for macOS with simple installation
Free tier
Audited by Jack Phillips · Updated May 2026
Overall score
2.7/ 5
SME fit5/5
flat pricing + free tier
JTBD4/5
solid named JTBD
Integration1/5
no public API or MCP server
Trust2/5
new (<12mo), founded 2023
Quality1/5
no public rating
Compliance2/5
compliance unknown
About
Apfel allows users to access the built-in language model on macOS with a single command. It requires no downloads, API keys, or configuration, making it a straightforward solution for local AI access.
Best for: Solopreneurs and small teams looking for local AI capabilities on macOS
Pricing
Free
- Monthly
- Free
- Annual /mo
- Free
- Billing
- flat
- Notes
- Access to built-in language model; Local processing; No configuration required
| Tier | Monthly | Annual /mo | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | flat | Access to built-in language model; Local processing; No configuration required |
Key features
- Single command installation via Homebrew
- No API keys or configuration needed
- Access to built-in macOS language model
- Local processing for privacy
Trust & compliance
- Stage range
- Solopreneur → MVP
- Founded
- 2023
- Status
- active
- SOC 2
- unknown
- GDPR
- unknown
- Data residency
- unknown
- External rating
- n/a
- Last verified
- May 2026
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