Plae is a macOS menu bar application designed for fast, private, on-device text translation. It allows users to translate text directly from any application using a keyboard shortcut (Cmd+Shift+T), with all processing happening locally on the machine—no data leaves the device.
Key Features:
- Multiple Translation Engines: Choose from Apple Translation (19 languages), Apple Intelligence (context-aware), or a built-in AI model (Google's TranslateGemma via llama.cpp) that runs fully offline.
- Privacy-Focused: Zero data collection, no internet required after initial setup, and all translations occur on-device.
- User-Friendly Interface: Includes a full-screen presentation mode for easy readability, translation history with favorites, and quick language swapping.
- Flexible Pricing: Offers a 7-day free trial and a one-time purchase of $4.99 on the Mac App Store with no subscriptions.
Target Users: Multilingual couples and families, international teams, expats, language learners, and anyone needing quick, private translations in daily workflows. The app is ideal for shared spaces like coworking areas or hospitality settings, where offline functionality and privacy are essential.
