%PDF-1.4 %âãÏÓ 1 0 obj << /Type /Catalog /Pages 2 0 R >> endobj 2 0 obj << /Type /Pages /Count 3 /Kids [5 0 R 7 0 R 9 0 R] >> endobj 3 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 /BaseFont /Helvetica >> endobj 4 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 /BaseFont /Helvetica-Bold >> endobj 5 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 6 0 R >> endobj 6 0 obj << /Length 5266 >> stream BT /F2 22 Tf 0.06 0.08 0.12 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (5 Best AI Chat Apps for macOS That Support) Tj ET BT /F2 22 Tf 0.06 0.08 0.12 rg 1 0 0 1 46 762.89 Tm (Multiple LLMs) Tj ET BT /F2 11 Tf 0.72 0.14 0.18 rg 1 0 0 1 46 725.89 Tm (TechRounder PDF Edition) Tj ET BT /F1 9.5 Tf 0.36 0.39 0.46 rg 1 0 0 1 46 709.89 Tm (Live article: https://www.techrounder.com/ai/5-best-ai-chat-apps-for-macos-that-support-multiple-llms/) Tj ET q 0.82 0.85 0.9 RG 1 w 46 691.39 m 549.28 691.39 l S Q BT /F1 10 Tf 0.24 0.27 0.32 rg 1 0 0 1 46 679.39 Tm (By Vipin PG | Published April 23, 2025 | Updated March 9, 2026 | Format: Analysis | 4 min read) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.72 0.14 0.18 rg 1 0 0 1 46 656.39 Tm (In brief) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 636.39 Tm (As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, desktop users-especially on macOS-are turning to smart) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 621.39 Tm (chat applications to enhance their daily productivity. Among the top advancements in this space are AI) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 606.39 Tm (chat apps that support multiple large language models \(LLMs\).) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 581.39 Tm (As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, desktop users-especially on macOS-are turning to smart) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 566.39 Tm (chat applications to enhance their daily productivity. Among the top advancements in this space are AI) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 551.39 Tm (chat apps that support multiple large language models \(LLMs\). These tools don't just rely on a single AI) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 536.39 Tm (model like ChatGPT or Claude-they let users choose between many models for different tasks,) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 521.39 Tm (offering better performance, flexibility, and cost control.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 499.39 Tm (In this article, we'll check five of the most promising AI chat apps that support multiple LLMs: BoltAI,) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 484.39 Tm (Enconvo, Alter, ChatWise, and Kerlig. We'll walk you through their features, how they work, and why) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 469.39 Tm (they might be the perfect AI companion for your macOS workflow.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 441.39 Tm (What Are Multi-LLM Chat Apps?) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 417.39 Tm (Multi-LLM chat applications allow users to switch between different AI language models within one) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 402.39 Tm (app. This means you can use one model for coding, another for writing, and yet another for creative) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 387.39 Tm (or visual tasks-without installing separate tools. These apps often connect to popular AI providers like) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 372.39 Tm (OpenAI, Anthropic \(Claude\), Google \(Gemini\), Perplexity, and others, sometimes even supporting local) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 357.39 Tm (models that work offline.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 329.39 Tm (Why Multi-Model Support Is Useful:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 307.39 Tm (- Better Performance: Some models are better suited for specific tasks \(e.g., Claude for writing, GPT-4) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 293.59 Tm (for coding\).) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 276.79 Tm (- Cost Efficiency: Use lightweight models for simple queries and save premium models for complex work.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 259.99 Tm (- Redundancy: If one AI service is down, you can easily switch to another.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 243.19 Tm (- Future-Ready: New models can be added without changing your entire workflow.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 220.39 Tm (1. BoltAI - Native macOS Powerhouse for Developers and Creators) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 196.39 Tm (BoltAI is a macOS-native application that stands out for its seamless system integration. It's ideal for) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 181.39 Tm (professionals looking to streamline tasks like coding, document analysis, or image generation-without) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 166.39 Tm (ever leaving their current application.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 138.39 Tm (Key Features:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 116.39 Tm (- Multi-Model Support: Connects with OpenAI, Mistral, and other LLM providers.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 99.59 Tm (- AI Inline Mode: Enables AI responses directly within any text field.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 82.79 Tm (- Document Analysis: Upload PDFs, CSVs, and text files for intelligent querying.) Tj ET q 0.86 0.88 0.92 RG 1 w 46 42 m 549.28 42 l S Q BT /F1 8.4 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 30 Tm (TechRounder | Page 1 of 3) Tj ET BT /F1 7.2 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 19 Tm (https://www.techrounder.com/pdf/blog/5-best-ai-chat-apps-for-macos-that-support-multiple-llms.pdf) Tj ET endstream endobj 7 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 8 0 R >> endobj 8 0 obj << /Length 4861 >> stream BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (- Custom Assistants: Create AI roles like "coding assistant" or "blog writer.") Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 773.09 Tm (- Image Generation: Integrates with tools like Stable Diffusion.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 756.29 Tm (- Privacy First: API keys are stored securely in Apple's Keychain.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 733.49 Tm (Ideal For:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 711.49 Tm (- Developers, content creators, and productivity enthusiasts who want fast, secure, inline AI help within) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 697.69 Tm (their existing macOS workflow.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 674.89 Tm (2. Enconvo - The AI Workflow Launcher for macOS) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 650.89 Tm (Enconvo turns macOS into a fully AI-powered system by allowing users to build workflows that) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 635.89 Tm (combine various AI features using plugins and shortcuts.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 607.89 Tm (Key Features:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 585.89 Tm (- SmartBar Access: Use the `@` command to access over 100 tools system-wide.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 569.09 Tm (- PopBar: A quick-action toolbar appears when text is selected.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 552.29 Tm (- Workflow Customization: Combine tools to automate repeated tasks.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 535.49 Tm (- Document Knowledge Base: Build searchable libraries using AI from PDFs, websites, and more.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 518.69 Tm (- Plugin Ecosystem: Extend functionality with community-developed plugins.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 501.89 Tm (- Web Search Integration: Includes free search APIs with Google support.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 479.09 Tm (Ideal For:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 457.09 Tm (- Power users, automation lovers, and researchers who want a fully customizable AI toolkit.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 434.29 Tm (3. Alter - Context-Aware Voice Assistant with Local AI) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 410.29 Tm (Alter takes a more ambient approach to AI by focusing on voice commands and intelligent context) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 395.29 Tm (recognition. It integrates natively into macOS and works even without internet access when configured) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 380.29 Tm (with local models.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 352.29 Tm (Key Features:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 330.29 Tm (- Voice + Context Recognition: Understands what's happening in active apps or clipboard.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 313.49 Tm (- Meeting Recorder & Summarizer: Record meetings \(Zoom, etc.\) and get instant summaries.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 296.69 Tm (- Local AI Mode: Works offline using local models via Ollama.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 279.89 Tm (- Encrypted Memory: Keeps conversations secure and private.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 263.09 Tm (- System-Wide Actions: Over 80+ built-in and customizable AI actions.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 240.29 Tm (Ideal For:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 218.29 Tm (- Users who prefer voice interaction, want AI integrated across apps, or need strict privacy controls.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 195.49 Tm (4. ChatWise - Fast, Simple AI Assistant with Long Conversations) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 171.49 Tm (ChatWise is known for its speed and support for extended, meaningful conversations-making it) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 156.49 Tm (especially useful for cognitive tasks, long-form writing, or elder care.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 128.49 Tm (Key Features:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 106.49 Tm (- Universal Model Access: Compatible with GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, and more.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 89.69 Tm (- Long-Turn Conversations: Designed for deep, extended chats.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 72.89 Tm (- Document QA: Query large PDFs or Excel files with advanced file handling.) Tj ET q 0.86 0.88 0.92 RG 1 w 46 42 m 549.28 42 l S Q BT /F1 8.4 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 30 Tm (TechRounder | Page 2 of 3) Tj ET BT /F1 7.2 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 19 Tm (https://www.techrounder.com/pdf/blog/5-best-ai-chat-apps-for-macos-that-support-multiple-llms.pdf) Tj ET endstream endobj 9 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 10 0 R >> endobj 10 0 obj << /Length 4767 >> stream BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (- Web Search: Built-in support using Tavily or your browser.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 773.09 Tm (- Multimodal Support: Works with audio, images, and text inputs.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 756.29 Tm (- Offline Operation: Many features work even without an internet connection.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 733.49 Tm (Ideal For:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 711.49 Tm (- Researchers, educators, or anyone looking for a distraction-free, long-format AI conversation tool.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 688.69 Tm (5. Kerlig - AI Writing Companion for Professionals) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 664.69 Tm (Kerlig is focused on helping users write better across platforms-whether you're sending an email,) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 649.69 Tm (updating your website, or replying to Slack messages.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 621.69 Tm (Key Features:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 599.69 Tm (- Contextual Rewrite: Right-click in apps like Mail or Safari to rewrite text with tone control.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 582.89 Tm (- ToneLock & Parity Check: Keeps your writing style consistent and accurate across languages.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 566.09 Tm (- Real-Time Suggestions: Improves grammar, tone, and clarity on the fly.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 549.29 Tm (- PDF & Document Chat: Upload documents and chat with the content.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 532.49 Tm (- Live Collaboration: Co-edit documents with others while AI resolves conflicts in writing.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 509.69 Tm (Ideal For:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 487.69 Tm (- Professionals, teams, and writers who want to improve communication quality while saving time.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 464.89 Tm (Summary Table: Quick Feature Comparison) Tj ET BT /F1 10 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 46 440.89 Tm (Feature: Multi-LLM Support | BoltAI: ? | Enconvo: ? | Alter: ? | ChatWise: ? | Kerlig: ?) Tj ET BT /F1 10 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 46 423.89 Tm (Feature: Native macOS Integration | BoltAI: ? | Enconvo: ? | Alter: ? | ChatWise: ? | Kerlig: ?) Tj ET BT /F1 10 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 46 406.89 Tm (Feature: Voice Interaction | BoltAI: ? | Enconvo: ? | Alter: ? | ChatWise: ? \(TTS\) | Kerlig: ?) Tj ET BT /F1 10 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 46 389.89 Tm (Feature: Document Analysis | BoltAI: ? | Enconvo: ? | Alter: ? | ChatWise: ? | Kerlig: ?) Tj ET BT /F1 10 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 46 372.89 Tm (Feature: Workflow Customization | BoltAI: ? | Enconvo: ? | Alter: ? | ChatWise: ? | Kerlig: ?) Tj ET BT /F1 10 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 46 355.89 Tm (Feature: Local Model Support | BoltAI: ? | Enconvo: ? | Alter: ? | ChatWise: ? | Kerlig: ?) Tj ET BT /F1 10 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 46 338.89 Tm (Feature: Best For | BoltAI: Developers | Enconvo: Power users | Alter: Privacy users | ChatWise: Academics |) Tj ET BT /F1 10 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 46 325.89 Tm (Kerlig: Writers) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 302.89 Tm (Conclusion) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 278.89 Tm (Choosing the best AI chat app for macOS depends on your needs:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 256.89 Tm (- For developers and creatives: Go with BoltAI .) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 240.09 Tm (- For full-system automation: Enconvo offers unmatched flexibility.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 223.29 Tm (- For private, voice-first workflows: Alter is the top choice.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 206.49 Tm (- For cognitive or long-form tasks: ChatWise excels.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 189.69 Tm (- For writing productivity: Kerlig is your AI writing companion.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 172.89 Tm (All five apps support multiple LLMs, ensuring you're never locked into one provider or feature set. As) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 157.89 Tm (AI tools evolve, these apps are leading the way in making multi-model interaction easy, productive, and) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 142.89 Tm (secure for macOS users.) 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