A Kerlig alternative for teams that need more than Mac writing help.
Kerlig is strong for macOS writing, proofreading, document chat, and provider-key workflows. AskAny.ai keeps fast writing actions, then adds Windows support, web access, cropped screenshots, voice, hosted model access, and personal BYOK.
Selected-context AI for everyday work
Mac writing assistant
Start with AskAny.ai, then compare the practical product differences in the table below.
Feature-by-feature
AskAny.ai is built around the selected desktop workflow.
The table compares hosted model access, personal BYOK, selected context, files, screenshots, voice, and replace-in-place workflows.
| Capability | AskAny.ai | Kerlig | Customer takeaway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary product direction | Desktop AI layer for everyday work | Workplace writing assistant | AskAny.ai covers writing plus broader desktop AI workflows. |
| Windows desktop app | Yes | No, macOS app | AskAny.ai is the better fit for Windows users and mixed-device teams. |
| macOS desktop app | Yes | Yes | Both support macOS. |
| Floating AI widget | Yes, available where work is open | Yes, macOS workflow | Both reduce copy-paste, but AskAny.ai is cross-platform. |
| Selected-text actions | Yes | Yes | Both can act on selected text. |
| Replace-in-place | Yes, core workflow | Yes, writing workflow | AskAny.ai extends replacement beyond writing-only positioning. |
| Selected file context | Yes | Yes, documents/attachments | Both support document workflows. |
| Cropped screenshot context | Yes | Images supported, not the main pitch | AskAny.ai emphasizes explicit screenshot-region context. |
| Voice input | Yes | Dictation/voice help exists, not central | AskAny.ai treats voice as a first-class context type. |
| Hosted top-model access | Yes, included options | Mostly user/provider-key based | AskAny.ai includes hosted model access without requiring every user to configure keys first. |
| Personal provider-key BYOK | Yes — supported personal keys can be connected in settings | Yes, provider keys | Kerlig supports user-owned provider keys; AskAny.ai can support BYOK where requested. |
| Security and privacy information | Yes, privacy, providers, subprocessors, data flow | Public documentation varies | AskAny.ai publishes privacy, data-flow, provider, and subprocessor documentation. |
Choose AskAny.ai when…
Choose AskAny.ai when the workflow needs to work across Windows, macOS, and the browser, with selected text, files, screenshots, voice, replace-in-place actions, hosted model access, and personal BYOK in one product.
Choose Kerlig when…
Choose Kerlig when the priority is a Mac-only writing assistant with a one-time license, custom writing actions, and self-managed provider or local-model setup.
AskAny.ai advantage
AI that works from the exact context the user chooses.
AskAny.ai is designed for people and teams that want fast everyday productivity, model choice, personal BYOK that can bypass AskAny credits, and clear security and privacy information.
Selected context first
Use text, files, cropped screenshots, voice, and prompts as explicit context instead of sending everything on screen.
Replace-in-place actions
Rewrite, translate, summarize, or transform content and keep working in the current app.
BYOK model routing
Pro and Max users can connect supported personal provider keys. Requests sent through an active key are billed by that provider and do not use AskAny credits.
Hosted models included
Start with leading hosted model families without making every user configure provider accounts.
Security review ready
Privacy, provider, data-flow, and service-provider information helps teams evaluate the product more efficiently.
Public positioning note
Kerlig publicly positions itself as a macOS AI writing app for emails, Slack replies, Jira tickets, proofreading, document/image chat, custom actions, 350+ models, provider API keys, local models, and team deployment via CLI. Product details can change, so the practical buying question is whether the customer needs a Mac writing assistant or an AskAny-style desktop AI layer built around selected context.
FAQ
Common questions
Is AskAny.ai only a writing assistant?+
No. AskAny.ai can rewrite, polish, summarize, and translate text, but it also works with selected files, cropped screenshots, voice prompts, model switching, and personal BYOK.
Does Kerlig support BYOK?+
Kerlig publicly lists provider API keys. AskAny.ai combines hosted models with personal BYOK across Windows and macOS; supported personal-key requests do not use AskAny credits.
Which is better for a mixed Windows and Mac team?+
AskAny.ai is the stronger fit because the same selected-context assistant can be rolled out across Windows and macOS.
Put AskAny.ai on top of the work already open.
Use selected text, files, screenshots, voice, hosted models, personal BYOK, and replace-in-place actions from one desktop AI assistant.
Start with AskAny.ai