Plae

Plae is a macOS menu bar app for on-device translation. It offers private, fast translation using Apple Translation, Apple Intelligence, or a built-in AI model, always one shortcut away.

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Paid

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What is Plae?

Plae is a macOS menu bar application designed for on-device translation, ensuring privacy and speed. Users can translate text from any application using a simple keyboard shortcut (Cmd+Shift+T). The tool offers three distinct translation engines: Apple Translation for quick, native macOS integration; Apple Intelligence for enhanced context and nuance understanding; and a built-in AI model powered by Google's TranslateGemma, which runs locally via llama.cpp and supports 55 languages offline. Plae operates entirely on-device, meaning no data leaves the machine, and it requires no internet connection after initial language pack or model downloads. It is available as a one-time purchase on the Mac App Store, with a 7-day free trial available.

Best used for

Ideal for multilingual individuals and teams who need to quickly translate text without leaving their current application, ensure data privacy, and work offline. Especially valuable for international teams, multilingual couples, and language learners needing instant, secure translation.

Common actions

translate text

localize content

understand foreign languages

present translations

languagesproductivityMenu Bar Apps

Capabilities

Key features

On-device translation
macOS menu bar app
Global keyboard shortcut
Full-screen presentation
Translation history
Offline capability
Multiple translation engines

Target Audience

writercontent creatorstudentfreelancer

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Paid · Starting at USD 4.99

$4.99 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store.

FAQs

What are the three translation engines available in Plae?

Plae includes Apple Translation (built into macOS), Apple Intelligence (for better context and more languages), and a built-in AI model powered by Google's TranslateGemma, which runs locally via llama.cpp and supports 55 languages offline.

Does Plae require an internet connection to work?

No. All three translation engines run entirely on your Mac. After a one-time download for language pairs (Apple Translation) or the AI model, everything works completely offline, ensuring privacy and accessibility anywhere.

Does Plae collect any user data or track translations?

No. Plae has no analytics, telemetry, accounts, or servers. Everything runs locally on your Mac, meaning your text never leaves your machine. The developers have no way of knowing what you are translating.

Is Plae a subscription service?

No. Plae is a one-time purchase of $4.99 on the Mac App Store. There are no recurring fees or subscriptions; you pay once and own the application forever, including all future updates.

What macOS version is required to run Plae?

Plae requires macOS Sequoia (15.0) or later. While Apple Translation and the built-in AI model work on any supported Mac, Apple Intelligence features specifically require macOS Tahoe or later.

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