10 apps

The best ai & automation apps for Mac

Assistants, agents and automation that run where you work.

Last checked October 19, 2026 · No paid placements

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AI & Automation apps side by side

Comparison of ai & automation apps for Mac
App	Price	Mac App Store	Homebrew	Open source	GitHub stars
Enconvo	Free + Pro	No	No	No	–
ChatGPT	Free + Pro	No	`chatgpt`	No	–
BoltAI	Paid	No	`boltai`	No	–
Elephas	Subscription	No	`elephas`	No	–
Keyboard Maestro	Paid	No	`keyboard-maestro`	No	–
Hammerspoon	Open source	No	`hammerspoon`	MIT	16k
Continua	Free	No	No	No	–
SkillKeeper	Free + Pro	No	No	No	–
Osaurus	Open source	No	`osaurus`	MIT	8.1k
Apfel	Open source	No	No	MIT	6.5k

FAQ

Choosing a ai & automation app

What is the best ai & automation app for Mac?

Our editor's pick is Enconvo (free + pro). Enconvo: An AI agent launcher that works across your whole Mac.

Are there free ai & automation apps for Mac?

Yes. 7 of the 10 apps here are free to download: Enconvo, ChatGPT, Hammerspoon, Continua, SkillKeeper, Osaurus and Apfel.

Which open-source ai & automation apps are there for Mac?

Hammerspoon, Osaurus and Apfel are open source, with code on GitHub.

How does MacWorthy pick these apps?

Every app is native to macOS, actively maintained and tried by hand before it is listed. Nobody pays to be included or to be ranked higher. Facts such as price and install commands were last checked on October 19, 2026.

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