Plae: On-Device Translation for macOS
Plae is a macOS menu bar application designed for private, fast, on-device text translation. The app operates entirely locally on your Mac, ensuring complete privacy as no text data ever leaves your machine.
Key Features
- Multiple Translation Engines: Choose between Apple Translation (19 languages), Apple Intelligence (context-aware), or a built-in AI model powered by Google's TranslateGemma via llama.cpp
- Complete Privacy: All translation happens on-device with zero data collection, no analytics, and no internet required after initial setup
- Quick Access: Accessible via Cmd+Shift+T shortcut from any application
- Presentation Mode: Full-screen display for easy sharing and readability from across the room
- Translation History: Automatically saves last 20 translations with ability to star favorites
- Offline Operation: Works without internet connection after language pack downloads
Target Users
- Multilingual couples and families for daily communication
- International teams for quick message verification
- Expats and language learners navigating new languages
- Shared spaces like hotels, coworking areas, and hostels
Pricing Model
One-time purchase of $4.99 on the Mac App Store with a 7-day free trial available. No subscriptions, accounts, or recurring payments required.
Technical Requirements
Requires macOS Sequoia or later. The app supports three translation modes: Apple Translation (built into macOS), Apple Intelligence (requires macOS Tahoe), and a self-contained AI model that works on any Mac without Apple-specific features.
