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Lightning Assist

Iași, Romania

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What it is

Lightning Assist is a desktop text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux. It turns short triggers into snippets inline across desktop apps, including Gmail, Slack, Zendesk, Outlook, Word, Notion, VS Code, Cursor and terminal applications. AI Commands can rewrite, summarize or fix text with a hotkey, while AI Enhance rewrites selected text in place. Push-to-talk voice typing transcribes speech and inserts it at the cursor; the free tier provides it using Speech Credits. Pro includes Lightning Recall, which suggests a saved snippet from the phrase being typed and runs on the user's device. The maker says its native app works offline, keystrokes stay on the device, and synced snippet content is encrypted in transit and at rest. The free plan allows up to 20 snippets and five per import. Pro adds unlimited snippets and imports, up to 15 teams, and monthly AI and Speech Credits. The listed paid-from price is $5.99 per user per month, with a 14-day trial; the pricing page also shows $2.99 per month with the LIFETIME50 code described as 50% off monthly.

For and against

For

  • Works across Windows, macOS and Linux.
  • Native desktop app works offline.
  • AI tools can rewrite, summarize or fix text.
  • Voice typing is available on the free tier.
  • Synced snippet content is encrypted in transit and at rest.

Against

  • Free library is limited to 20 snippets.
  • Free imports are limited to five snippets at a time.
  • No mobile support.
  • Company plan pricing is by request.

The verdict

Lightning Assist combines trigger-based snippets with AI text tools and voice typing across desktop platforms. Review the free snippet and import limits, and note that Recall is included with Pro.

Who it suits

Lightning Assist may suit support teams, developers, sales and recruiters who frequently work in email, chat, CRMs, terminals or IDEs. It also fits users who want offline desktop text expansion or voice input at the cursor.

Plans and prices

Free Tier

Free

Up to 20 snippets · 1 team · unlimited text expansion on Windows, macOS and Linux · AI features use credits

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Pro

$2.99a month

Unlimited snippets · up to 15 teams · unlimited imports · 1000 AI Credits and 1000 Speech Credits monthly

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Company

Priced on request

Everything in Pro · managed accounts · custom onboarding · direct help over chat and Zoom

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Every plan, in full

On the record

AI
AI Commands can rewrite, summarize or fix text with a hotkey, and AI Enhance can rewrite selected text in place.lightning-assist.com · read 4 Oct 2026
Company identity
The site identifies the operator as Lightning Assist S.R.L., registered in Iași, Romania, with trade register number J22/1785/2023.lightning-assist.com · read 4 Oct 2026
Import
The pricing page lists imports from other text expanders in XML, YAML, JSON and CSV formats, with free imports limited to five snippets per import.lightning-assist.com · read 4 Oct 2026
Import limits
On the free plan, imported snippets are limited to five per import and the library limit is 20; Pro imports the whole library at once.lightning-assist.com · read 4 Oct 2026
Integrations
The maker says snippets work in apps including Gmail, Slack, Zendesk, Outlook, Word, Notion, VS Code, Cursor and terminal applications.lightning-assist.com · read 4 Oct 2026
Offline use
The maker says its native desktop app works offline.lightning-assist.com · read 4 Oct 2026
Privacy
The maker says keystrokes stay on the device and snippet content is encrypted in transit and at rest when synced.lightning-assist.com · read 4 Oct 2026
Product
Lightning Assist is a desktop text expander that expands short triggers into snippets inline across desktop apps.lightning-assist.com · read 4 Oct 2026
Recall
Lightning Recall suggests a saved snippet from the phrase the user types and runs on the user's device; it is included with Pro.lightning-assist.com · read 4 Oct 2026
Security review
The security overview says full card numbers are not stored on Lightning Assist servers and directs reviewers to contact the company for questionnaires or custom terms.lightning-assist.com · read 4 Oct 2026
Support
The pricing page offers Company plan support over chat and Zoom; its FAQ also describes support tickets and Discord community support.lightning-assist.com · read 4 Oct 2026
Voice typing
Push-to-talk voice typing transcribes speech and inserts it where the cursor is, and is available on the free tier using Speech Credits.lightning-assist.com · read 4 Oct 2026
Who it is for
The maker identifies support teams, developers, sales, recruiters, and people who work in email, chat, CRMs, terminals or IDEs as intended users.lightning-assist.com · read 4 Oct 2026

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