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FileNav vs Lightning Assist

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FileNav compared with Lightning Assist
DetailFileNav logo FileNavLightning Assist logo Lightning Assist
What it doesMac File Manager Like Windows Explorer AI-powered text expander for Windows, Mac & Linux with voice and AI rewrites
StageEstablished Not given
FoundedNot given 2023
Based inID RO
Pricing modelone-time freemium
PricingNot given Free: up to 20 snippets, unlimited text expansion. Pro: $5.99/month (or $2.99/month with LIFETIME50 code) for unlimited snippets, suggestions as you type, and Lightning Recall. Includes 1000 AI Credits and 1000 Speech Credits monthly on Pro.
Key features
  • Dual-pane browsing
  • Folder tree sidebar
  • Enter to open files
  • Disk visualizer
  • Batch rename
  • Deep search
  • File tagging
  • Auto-expand snippets as you type in any desktop app
  • Lightning Recall suggests snippets based on the words you type
  • AI Commands for rewriting, summarizing and fixing text
  • Push-to-talk voice typing with real-time transcription
  • Team snippet sharing with up to 15 teams on Pro
  • Quick Access window for snippet search and management
  • Works offline with all core features
  • Import snippets from other text expanders
  • Terminal snippet support for PowerShell, Bash, CMD
What makes it different
  • Windows muscle memory carries directly to Mac with familiar shortcuts and interactions
  • Dual-pane browsing and folder tree sidebar unavailable in native Finder
  • Built-in disk visualizer shows exactly where storage is being used
  • One-time purchase with no subscription required
  • Native cross-platform desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Combines text expansion, AI commands, and voice typing in one app
  • Works in terminal, IDE, and any desktop app without browser extensions
  • Encrypted end-to-end sync keeps your keystrokes private
  • Includes free AI credits and speech credits on every plan
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 no change since last check54 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)424
Citation Flow (Majestic)2644
Referring domains (Majestic)78217

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