Best Apple Intelligence Writing Tools Alternative
Looking for an Apple Intelligence Writing Tools alternative? Apple's built-in tools are limited to 3 rewrite modes and require Apple Silicon. Schriftly gives you 200+ AI models, unlimited custom prompts, translation, and works on any Mac and Windows — for $39 once.
200+ AI models vs 3 fixed modes
Apple Intelligence offers Proofread, Rewrite (3 tones), and Summarize. Schriftly gives you 200+ AI models with unlimited custom prompts.
Choose your own AI model
Apple's tools use their fixed on-device model. Schriftly lets you pick GPT-4, Claude, Llama, Mistral, or any of 200+ models via BYOK.
Mac, Windows, and any Mac model
Apple Intelligence requires Apple Silicon (M1+). Schriftly works on any Mac and Windows — no hardware restrictions.
Feature comparison
AI flexibility
200+ AI models including GPT-4, Claude, Llama, and Mistral. Unlimited custom prompts for any text task. Switch models for different use cases.
One fixed Apple model with three rewrite modes (Friendly, Professional, Concise), Proofread, and Summarize. No customization, no model choice.
Platform requirements
Works on any Mac (including Intel) and Windows. No hardware restrictions. Same features on both platforms.
Requires macOS 15.1+ with Apple Silicon (M1 or newer). No Windows support. Intel Macs are excluded.
Capabilities
Grammar, translation, summarization, tone adjustment in any style, code explanation, and unlimited custom prompts. Handles any text transformation you can describe.
Proofread (grammar), Rewrite (3 tones), and Summarize. Limited to these fixed capabilities — can't translate, explain code, or run custom tasks.
Price vs value
Costs $39 once (BYOK) or $9/month (hosted). But you get 200+ models, unlimited custom prompts, Windows support, and works on any Mac.
Completely free — included with macOS. Can't argue with free. But limited to 3 modes and requires Apple Silicon.
Privacy
BYOK sends text directly to your AI provider. We never see your content. You choose which AI provider handles your text.
On-device processing for some tasks, Apple Private Cloud Compute for others. Apple's strong privacy reputation. No third-party data sharing.
Bottom line: Apple Intelligence Writing Tools are free and well-integrated into macOS — a great starting point. But they're limited to 3 rewrite modes and require Apple Silicon. If you need AI model choice, custom prompts, translation, Windows support, or just more power, Schriftly is worth the investment.
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Mac & Windows · Free trial · Then $39 once or $9/month