Private AI workspace for Mac
One native app for every AI model. Maps, charts, sortable tables, threaded conversations, and agentic tools. Not another chat wrapper.
Rich Content
Itineraries with inline photos and formatted details
Sortable Tables
Structured data you can sort and explore inline
Built-in Tools
Web search, image search, MCP servers, and charts
Interactive Charts
Chart.js and TradingView charts rendered in conversations
Threaded Conversations
Branch into side threads without losing context
Agentic Research
Multi-step tool calling that fetches and presents findings
Photo Galleries
Image grids fetched and arranged automatically
Apple Maps
Interactive maps embedded in conversations with pinned locations
Works with the models you already use
Ollama 
Claude 
OpenAI 
Gemini 
Grok 
DeepSeek 
Qwen 
Cerebras 
OpenRouter + Groq, LM Studio, MLX, and any OpenAI-compatible API
Features
Not another chat wrapper
Elvean is a workspace where AI models become tools you can actually work with. Every feature is designed to keep you in flow.
Every model, one app
Stop switching between ChatGPT, Claude, and a dozen browser tabs. Elvean connects to every major AI provider and your local models in one native interface. Bring your own API keys, pay providers directly, no markup.
- Ollama, LM Studio, MLX, Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, Grok, Cerebras, DeepSeek
- 300+ models via OpenRouter — including any OpenAI-compatible API
- Switch models mid-conversation with @mentions
- API keys stored in macOS Keychain, never on our servers
Responses that come alive
AI responses shouldn't be walls of text. Elvean renders charts you can interact with, tables you can sort, maps you can explore, and image galleries you can browse — all inline, right in the conversation.
- Interactive Chart.js charts and Mermaid diagrams
- Sortable, filterable tables with structured data
- Embedded Apple Maps with pinned locations
- Photo galleries fetched and arranged automatically
- Real-time weather forecasts via Apple WeatherKit
AI that takes action
Go beyond question and answer. Elvean's agentic tools let models search the web, chain multiple steps together, and connect to external services through MCP. Ask a question, and watch it research, analyze, and present findings.
- Multi-step agentic tool calling with live progress
- Web search with inline citations and source links
- MCP server connections for files, databases, and APIs
- Image and video search built in
Conversations that stay organized
Long conversations get messy. Elvean brings Slack-style threads to AI — branch off into a side discussion without losing your main context. Fork any message to explore a different direction. Your thinking stays structured.
- Threaded conversations — branch without losing context
- Fork any message to explore alternate directions
- Folders, favorites, and full-text search across all chats
- Cmd+F find within any conversation
Built for your Mac, not ported to it
Elvean is a native SwiftUI app — not an Electron wrapper, not a web view in a frame. It launches instantly, uses minimal memory, and respects every macOS convention you expect. Keyboard shortcuts, dark mode, and a system-wide prompt panel that works from any app.
- Native SwiftUI — optimized for Apple Silicon and Intel
- System-wide prompt panel: select text anywhere, hit a hotkey, get AI
- Prompt library with variable placeholders and Cmd+/ access
- Per-conversation settings: temperature, tokens, system prompts
Private by default. Not by afterthought.
Your conversations never touch our servers. Local models through Ollama, LM Studio, or MLX run fully offline — no internet, no data leaves your machine. When you use cloud providers, data goes directly to them. API keys live in your macOS Keychain. No telemetry. No tracking. No account required.
And there's more
Pricing
Free to start, Pro when you're ready
No account required. Download and start chatting immediately.
Free
forever
- ✓ 300+ cloud models (BYOK)
- ✓ Ollama, LM Studio & MLX local models
- ✓ Unlimited conversations
- ✓ Folders & organization
- ✓ System-wide prompt panel
- ✓ Fork any message
- ✓ Prompt library
Pro
or $49.99/year (save 40%) · 7-day free trial on all plans
- ✓ Everything in Free, plus:
- ✓ Web, image & video search
- ✓ Interactive charts & diagrams
- ✓ Threads & @mention model switching
- ✓ Markdown editing of responses
- ✓ Unlimited MCP servers
- ✓ Export (Markdown, HTML, PDF)
- ✓ Priority support
What's New
Latest updates
Version 1.2.11
WeatherKit integration, CSV export, expandable charts and maps, and performance improvements.
Version 1.2.5
Improved onboarding flow and UI layout fixes.
Version 1.2.3 (Public Beta)
Native maps integration, videos and photos web search, interactive charts and tables.
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need an account to use Elvean?
Nope. Download, open, start chatting. No sign-up, no email, no account. If you use cloud models like Claude or GPT, you'll need your own API key — but that's between you and the provider.
Can I use it completely offline?
Yes. Connect Ollama, LM Studio, or MLX and everything runs locally on your Mac. No internet needed, no data leaves your machine. If you also use cloud models, those obviously need a connection — but local stays local.
What does "bring your own key" mean?
You use your own API keys from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, etc. You pay the providers directly at their rates — no markup, no middleman. Your keys are stored in macOS Keychain, not on our servers.
How is this different from ChatGPT or Claude Desktop?
Those apps lock you into one provider. Elvean lets you use every model in one place — switch mid-conversation with @mentions, fork threads, render charts and maps, edit responses in markdown. It's a workspace, not a chat box.
Is my data private?
We don't collect anything. No telemetry, no analytics, no conversation history on our servers. Local models are fully offline. API keys live in your Keychain. Your conversations stay on your Mac.
What's the difference between Free and Pro?
Free gives you unlimited conversations with any model — local or cloud. Pro unlocks power features: web search, charts, diagrams, threads, markdown editing, MCP servers, and exports. Both monthly and annual plans include a 7-day free trial so you can try everything first.
Does it work on Intel Macs?
Yes. Elvean runs on any Mac with macOS 13 or later — Intel or Apple Silicon. Local inference is faster on M-series chips, but the app works great on both.