What Tablif read on sideOS.ai's site
sideOS.ai describes itself as: “sideOS.ai Local AI for dictation, meetings, background tasks and more”
- Price model: One-time
- Stage: Live, no waitlist
- How it differs: “Chatbots hand you a paragraph and leave the work to you. sideOS has hands — a toolbox that reaches straight into the apps already open on your screen.”
Where it puts itself
Rules out “Intel Macs”.
- Says it will not: Intel Macs
“Chatbots hand you a paragraph and leave the work to you. sideOS has hands — a toolbox that reaches straight into the apps already open on your screen.”
“Intel Macs are not supported.”
What it costs
One-time purchase. No monthly plan. Prices quoted: $89.90.
- One-time: yes
- Monthly: no
- Price: $89.90
“$89.90 once A lifetime licence. Buy it once, keep it forever — no subscription, no expiry.”
“No subscription, no seat, no expiry”
“Buy it once. Keep it. One payment, one Mac, every future update. No subscription, no seat, no expiry”
Who it sells to
Sells to consumers. In 62 languages.
- Sells to: consumers
- Languages: 62 languages
“Download for Mac”
“62 languages on the classic engine, no time limit on the new one.”
How it runs
A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Offers an API. AI is the core of the product. You can bring your own API key. Built with Google Analytics.
- Kind: desktop
- Runs on: macOS
- Runs where: on the device, offline
- API: yes
- AI role: core to the product
- Bring your own key: yes
- Analytics: Google Analytics
“Download for Mac”
“…sideOS lives in your Mac’s notch.”
What it works with
Names Claude, Gemini and 2 more on its pages.
- Names: Claude · Gemini · Grok · +1
“Claude, OpenAI, Gemini or Grok key.”
“…sideOS lives in your Mac’s notch.”
What it offers as proof
Live, no waitlist. Instant signup. Publishes a blog.
- Instant signup: yes
“Download for Mac”
“Release notes -> https://sideos.ai/changelog”
Sources
Tablif read these pages, last on 24 Oct 2026. Everything above is what the product says about itself; Tablif does not verify every claim.
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