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Lightning Assist vs Intriq

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Lightning Assist compared with Intriq
DetailLightning Assist logo Lightning AssistIntriq logo Intriq
What it doesAI-powered text expander for Windows, Mac & Linux with voice and AI rewrites Private relationship memory
StageNot given Startup
Founded2023 2026
Based inRO SG
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 plan: $0, unlimited people, up to 50 notes, 30 AI extractions per month, 60 minutes of voice notes per month. Plus plan: $99.99 per year (or $12.99 per month), unlimited notes, unlimited AI extractions, 1,500 minutes of voice notes per month, export recordings to PDF or Word.
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
  • Capture notes by text or voice
  • Voice note transcription with speaker recognition
  • Person-centered profiles and timelines
  • Pre-meeting briefings from saved context
  • Reconnect reminders and nudges
  • Network visualization graph
  • Export workspace from web app
  • Web and iPhone apps with sync
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
  • Private by design with no team workspace or LinkedIn auto-sync
  • Memory organized around people, not documents
  • Automatic extraction of relationship details from voice or text
  • Search entire network by interests and context
  • Works on any device with no installation needed
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)54 no change since last check14 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)241
Citation Flow (Majestic)4426
Referring domains (Majestic)21773

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