What Tablif read on HeyMate's site
HeyMate describes itself as: “HeyMate — Free, Open-Source AI Assistant for Mac”
- Price model: free tier
- Free tier: Free forever
- Stage: Live, no waitlist
- Alternative to: Raycast
What it is
Calls itself “AI assistant”.
- Calls itself: AI assistant
“Your open-source AI assistant for Mac.”
Where it puts itself
Positions itself as an alternative to Raycast. Rules out “HeyMate subscription”.
- Alternative to: Raycast
- Says it will not: HeyMate subscription
“See where HeyMate, Raycast, Alfred, Cowork, and Shortcuts fit.”
“No HeyMate subscription”
What it costs
A free tier, free forever. No monthly plan.
- Monthly: no
- Free plan: free forever
“No HeyMate subscription; your provider’s usage limits apply.”
“HeyMate is a free, MIT-licensed SwiftUI app.”
Who it sells to
Made for Editor, Researcher and Scheduler.
- Made for: Editor · Researcher · Scheduler
“Editor”
“Researcher”
How it runs
A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Distributed through the GitHub. Offers an API. Open source. AI is the core of the product. You can bring your own API key. Built with Vercel.
- Kind: desktop
- Runs on: macOS
- Runs where: on the device, offline
- Distributed via: GitHub
- API: yes
- Open source: yes
- AI role: core to the product
- Bring your own key: yes
“HeyMate is a free, MIT-licensed SwiftUI app.”
“…macOS 14.2+”
What it works with
Integrates with ChatGPT, Claude, ElevenLabs and 1 more. Names Alfred, Cowork and 1 more on its pages.
- Integrates with: ChatGPT · Claude · ElevenLabs · +1
- Names: Alfred · Cowork · Raycast
“See where HeyMate, Raycast, Alfred, Cowork, and Shortcuts fit.”
“Connect your own Claude, ChatGPT or compatible API setup”
What it offers as proof
Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up. Publishes a blog.
- Instant signup: yes
- Trial asks for: nothing
“Download for Mac ↓”
“Compare Mac AI and automation tools ↗ -> https://getheymate.vercel.app/blog”
Sources
Tablif read these pages, last on 2 Nov 2026. Everything above is what the product says about itself; Tablif does not verify every claim.
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