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Lightning Assist vs Cibello

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Lightning Assist compared with Cibello
DetailLightning Assist logo Lightning AssistCibello logo Cibello
What it doesAI-powered text expander for Windows, Mac & Linux with voice and AI rewrites Meal planner and recipe app that scans your fridge and pantry
StageNot given Not given
Founded2023 Not given
Based inRO SE
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: manual pantry management, basic recipes and reminders. Premium: scanning, personal AI help and shared household planning (plans include 50, 100 or 200 scanning images per month and member limits of 3, 6 or 12 people). New users get 2 free scans when they sign up. Prices shown in App Store or G
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
  • Allergy and diet filtering
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
  • Starts from what you have at home, not from recipes
  • Combines food inventory, recipes, meal planning and shopping list in one place
  • Reduces both everyday stress and food waste
  • All data stored in the EU with full user control
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 check32 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)240
Citation Flow (Majestic)4414
Referring domains (Majestic)2171

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