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- Users supply OpenAI, Azure OpenAI Service, or OpenRouter API keys rather than a PDF Pals-hosted model API.
PDF Pals
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PDF Pals is a native macOS assistant for chatting with one or many PDFs using your own API keys from OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, or OpenRouter. OCR supports scanned documents, answers cite source pages, and data stays local in SQLite without cloud vector storage.
- Category
- Writing
- Free access
- A free trial download is offered; ongoing use requires a license or bring-your-own API key spend.
- API access
- Users supply OpenAI, Azure OpenAI Service, or OpenRouter API keys rather than a PDF Pals-hosted model API.
Is PDF Pals right for you?
A good fit for
Mac users in legal, research, and engineering roles who need private, cited PDF Q&A on large files.
Before you choose
License pricing is not published in static site HTML; checkout is handled via Lemon Squeezy links.
Private Mac PDF assistant
PDF Pals combines local storage, OCR, and BYO model keys so Mac users can query large PDFs with cited answers.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
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| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native macOS app | PDF Pals runs as a native app on macOS Ventura 13 or newer without Electron bulk. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Multi-PDF chat | Users can open multiple PDFs and ask questions with page-level citations. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Local privacy | Documents remain on-device with local SQLite storage and Keychain-stored API keys. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
Understand the total cost
PDF Pals pricing & plans
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use PDF Pals with multiple PDFs?
PDF Pals FAQ confirms multi-PDF chat by selecting files and opening them together in the app.
Does PDF Pals support scanned PDFs?
The FAQ states OCR is used to process scanned PDFs and complex forms.
Can I use PDF Pals without an OpenAI API key?
FAQ notes alternatives such as OpenRouter accounts when GPT-4 access is available on the key.
What is PDF Pals used for?
PDF Pals is a native macOS assistant for chatting with one or many PDFs using your own API keys from OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, or OpenRouter. OCR supports scanned documents, answers cite source pages, and data stays local in SQLite without cloud vector storage.
Does PDF Pals have a free plan?
A free trial download is offered; ongoing use requires a license or bring-your-own API key spend.. This record does not confirm an ongoing free plan.
How much does PDF Pals cost?
A listed monthly price has not been confirmed. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use PDF Pals through an API?
Users supply OpenAI, Azure OpenAI Service, or OpenRouter API keys rather than a PDF Pals-hosted model API.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
License pricing is not published in static site HTML; checkout is handled via Lemon Squeezy links.
Price history
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