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Lightning Assist compared with Checkpoint64
DetailLightning Assist logo Lightning AssistCheckpoint64 logo Checkpoint64
What it doesAI-powered text expander for Windows, Mac & Linux with voice and AI rewrites Automatic cloud backup and full version history for PC game saves
StageNot given Startup
Founded2023 2026
Based inRO GB
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: 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. Free: 20 MiB storage, one personal space, one team, full version history, co-op locks included. Lifetime: €10 one-time purchase, 1 GiB storage per space, up to 3 teams, share codes for 15 read-only fans. Pro: €45 one-time purchase, 5 GiB storage per space, up to 5 teams, 25 seats per team minimum, u
Key features
  • 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
  • Automatic background backups every 60 seconds
  • Full version history with one-click restore
  • Server-enforced co-op locks to prevent simultaneous uploads
  • Deduplicated uploads for changed files only
  • Presets for 450+ games and 7 emulators
  • Shared activity logbook for teams
  • Read-only share codes for community worlds
  • Checkpoint Connect for peer-to-peer server hosting without port forwarding
  • Full controller navigation including Steam Deck
What makes it different
  • 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
  • Covers emulators, modded installs, and GOG copies that Steam Cloud does not support
  • Maintains full version history unlike Steam Cloud which syncs broken saves
  • Pay-once lifetime plan with no subscription required
  • Only uploads files that changed to minimize bandwidth and storage
  • Built by solo developer who lost 200-hour Factorio base
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)38 −12 (down) since last check4 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)246
Citation Flow (Majestic)4425
Referring domains (Majestic)21711

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