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Plae

Plae

The missing translation app for macOS

Website getplae.app
Overview

What it is

Plae is a macOS menu bar app for on-device translation. Private, fast, always one shortcut away. $4.99 one-time purchase on the Mac App Store.

Intent

I need it when

Quickly translate text while working in any macOS application without leaving the current app

Plae lives in the menu bar and activates via keyboard shortcut (Cmd+Shift+T) from any app, allowing instant translation without context switching. Text is typed or pasted, translated on-device, and results appear immediately.

Access translation functionality offline after initial setup, even on a plane or in remote locations

After downloading language pairs or AI models once, Plae works completely offline. All translation engines operate locally on the Mac with no internet dependency, supporting 19 languages via Apple Translation or up to 55 languages via the built-in AI model.

Maintain a searchable history of recent translations and save frequently-used translations for reference

Plae automatically saves the last 20 translations locally. Users can star any translation to keep it permanently in favorites, enabling quick access to common phrases or previous conversations.

Translate text privately without any data leaving the device or being tracked

All three translation engines (Apple Translation, Apple Intelligence, built-in AI model) run entirely on-device. Plae collects zero analytics, telemetry, or tracking data. No accounts, servers, or internet connection required after initial setup.

Show a translation to someone across a desk or in a meeting without them seeing the source text or app interface

Plae's presentation mode (Cmd+Shift+L) displays translations full-screen in large, readable text. This is designed for multilingual couples, international teams, and shared spaces like hotel desks or coworking areas.

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User requires translation for Windows or Linux systems; Plae is macOS-only and requires macOS Sequoia (15.0) or later
  • User needs real-time collaborative translation with cloud sync across devices; Plae stores history locally only and does not sync between machines
  • User requires translation for legal, medical, or safety-critical contexts where machine translation errors could cause harm; Plae disclaims accuracy for such use cases
  • User needs support for languages beyond the 19 supported by Apple Translation and does not have macOS Tahoe or sufficient RAM for AI models; limited language coverage without additional setup
  • User requires offline-first translation without any initial internet connection; language packs and AI models must be downloaded once before offline use
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Pricing

USD4.99 / lifetime View pricing