Attyn
Attyn is a desktop application that embeds AI capabilities directly into the cursor, eliminating the need to switch tabs or copy-paste between AI tools and your work.
Our verdict
Who it's for
AI assistance directly in your cursor, anywhere you type
Who should look elsewhere
Currently only available for macOS (Apple Silicon), with Windows support still in development.
Pros
- +Eliminates the round trip of switching to AI tools, saving time and maintaining focus.
- +Flexible AI model choice prevents vendor lock-in and allows cost optimization.
- +Realtime Dictation is free forever with an account, making core functionality accessible to everyone.
Cons
- −Currently only available for macOS (Apple Silicon), with Windows support still in development.
- −Advanced features like Screen Assist and Blackboard require a paid plan, and cloud AI usage incurs additional costs.
Key features
- ✓Inline Assist: Select text and rewrite, restructure, translate, or reshape it in place without copying and pasting.
- ✓Realtime Dictation: Speak naturally for fast, on-device speech-to-text, with optional formatting using AI.
- ✓Screen Assist: Select a screen area and ask questions about its content without taking screenshots or switching apps.
- ✓Blackboard: Ask for explanations with diagrams, steps, and narration to learn complex concepts.
- ✓Works in any text field across all applications without integrations or plugins.
- ✓Supports multiple AI backends: bring your own provider key, use Attyn Credits, or run supported local models.
- ✓Create personal or business profiles with custom context, memory, and permission settings.
- ✓One-time purchase option for lifetime access to the app, with no recurring subscription required.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | month | Raw and formatted dictation; Free forever with an account |