Why choose TypeBlink
- Free with no daily word limit and no paid tiers.
- Runs on Windows and Ubuntu as well as the Mac.
- Per-app instructions, clipboard context, mid-line suggestions and the largest models at no cost.
- Bring any GGUF model.
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A free Cotypist alternative, on Mac, Windows and Linux
Cotypist and TypeBlink both suggest text inline in every app with a model on your computer. Here is how they differ, using Cotypist's own website.
TypeBlink and Cotypist, side by side
| TypeBlink | Cotypist | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, every feature | Free plan, plus paid Plus and Pro subscriptions |
| Free plan limit | No limit | 100 completed words a day |
| Mac | Yes (Apple silicon, macOS 14+) | Yes (Apple silicon, macOS 14+) |
| Windows | Yes (10 and 11) | No |
| Linux | Yes (Ubuntu 22.04 and 24.04) | No |
| Runs on your computer | Yes | Yes |
| Account needed to start | No | No |
| Custom writing instructions | Free | Plus and Pro |
| Per-app instructions | Free | Pro |
| Clipboard context | Free (opt-in) | Pro |
| Mid-line suggestions | Free (opt-in) | Pro |
| Typo fixes | Free | Indicator on Free; fixes on Plus and Pro |
| Largest models (Gemma 4 26B, Qwen 3 30B) | Free | Pro |
| Your own GGUF model | Yes | Not stated |
| Number of computers | Unlimited | One Mac on Plus, three on Pro |
Where Cotypist is ahead
- Emoji shortcodes: type a colon to insert an emoji.
- Screen-aware suggestions that consider what is on your screen.
- Extra Labs features on Pro, such as word alternatives and syncing between Macs.
Switching takes two minutes
Download TypeBlink, follow the setup assistant, and pick a model; your keys stay familiar (Tab for the next word, ` for the rest, Esc to dismiss). Quit Cotypist first so only one app suggests at a time.
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Try the free alternative
TypeBlink is free on Mac, Windows and Ubuntu. Set up takes about two minutes, most of it the model download.