AI · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Orange intelligence

An open-source alternative to Apple

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

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Orange intelligence, an open source alternative to Apple Intelligence▲80
Hi HN! I’m excited to share Orange Intelligence, an open-source alternative to Apple Intelligence for macOS. Orange Intelligence allows you to interact with any text on your macOS system in a more powerful and customizable way. It brings a floating text processor that integrates seamlessly with your workflow. Whether you’re a developer, writer, or productivity enthusiast, this tool can boost your efficiency. Key Features: Floating Text Processor: Trigger a floating window by double-tapping the Option key to process selected text. Run Any Python Function: From basic text manipulations to…
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Osaurus▲540
Open source agents that run 100% locally on your Mac
Jul 2026 · osaurus.ai · its alternatives →
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OpenAI o1 API ▲458
OpenAI's most advanced model, o1 API to third-party devs
2024 · its alternatives →
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ShellMate AI▲345
A Mac terminal productivity tool powered by OpenAI
2024 · its alternatives →
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Apple Intelligence▲297
AI for the rest of us
2024 · its alternatives →
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OpenAI o3-mini▲510
Pushing the frontier of cost-effective reasoning
2025 · its alternatives →
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OpenObserve▲305
AI-native, open-source Datadog alternative
Mar 2026 · openobserve.ai · its alternatives →
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Inbox AI▲201
AI-Powered Personal Productivity
2024 · its alternatives →
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Focu▲170
Mindful productivity app for MacOS
2024 · its alternatives →
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Metabase▲308
Open source business intelligence - Installs in 5 minutes
2015 · its alternatives →
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Swift AI▲243
A.I. and machine learning library written in Swift
2016 · its alternatives →
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Snap AI▲115
Experience Apple Intelligence on every mac
2024 · its alternatives →
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OSwatch – A News Aggregation Site for Open-Source Software▲150
2016 · oswatch.net · its alternatives →
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ThunderAIChat▲84
Unlock your creative potential with ChatGPT on macOS
2023 · its alternatives →
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OS Ninja▲301
Explore and learn open source using AI
Jan 2026 · os.ninja · its alternatives →
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Fluent▲110
AI writing assistant for macOS
2025 · fluentmac.app · its alternatives →
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OpenAI o3 and o4-mini▲142
Advanced Visual Reasoning & Agentic Tool Use
2025 · its alternatives →
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Zazu▲193
Open source launcher, an alternative to Alfred
2017 · its alternatives →
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My Drawer▲96
Open source, intelligent sidebar for MacOS
Feb 2026 · mydrawer.furkanksl.com · its alternatives →
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iBrowsy▲92
AI-powered macOS open source browser with Ai built in.
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Clevrr Computer▲195
Computer use but with OpenAI and Gemini models
2024 · its alternatives →
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SwiftAI – open-source library to easily build LLM features on iOS/macOS▲74
We built SwiftAI, an open-source Swift library that lets you use Apple’s on-device LLMs when available (Apple opened access in June), and fall back to a cloud model when they aren’t available — all without duplicating code. SwiftAI gives you: - A single, model-agnostic API - An agent/tool loop - Strongly-typed structured outputs - Optional chat state Backstory: We started experimenting with Apple’s local models because they’re free (no API calls), private, and work offline. The problem: not all devices support them (older iPhones, Apple Intelligence disabled, low battery, etc.). That…
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Orchard▲113
A new kind of AI text editor, designed for thought
2022 · its alternatives →
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NotchNest AI▲99
AI powered by Apple Intelligence now in your Notch
Apr 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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