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Lightning Assist

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Spec score 8.2 #11 of 31 in Text Expansion Software

What it is

Lightning Assist is a desktop text expander for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It turns short triggers into snippets inside desktop applications, including Gmail, Slack, Zendesk, Outlook, Word, Notion, VS Code, Cursor, and terminal apps. 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 at the cursor and is available on the free tier using Speech Credits. Pro includes Lightning Recall, which suggests a saved snippet based on the phrase being typed and runs on the user's device. The maker says the native app works offline, keystrokes stay on-device, and synced snippet content is encrypted in transit and at rest. Free accounts allow up to 20 snippets and five snippets per import; Pro supports unlimited snippets and imports and up to 15 teams. The pricing page lists Pro at $5.99 per user per month as its paid-from price and also shows $2.99 per month with code LIFETIME50, described as 50% off monthly. A 14-day trial is offered.

Spec sheet

Product
Lightning Assist is a desktop text expander that expands short triggers into snippets inline across desktop apps.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lightning-assist.com
Integrations
The maker says snippets work in apps including Gmail, Slack, Zendesk, Outlook, Word, Notion, VS Code, Cursor and terminal applications.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lightning-assist.com
Privacy
The maker says keystrokes stay on the device and snippet content is encrypted in transit and at rest when synced.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lightning-assist.com
Support
The pricing page offers Company plan support over chat and Zoom; its FAQ also describes support tickets and Discord community support.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lightning-assist.com
Headquarters
Iași, RomaniaRead 28 Sep 2026 · lightning-assist.com
AI
AI Commands can rewrite, summarize or fix text with a hotkey, and AI Enhance can rewrite selected text in place.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lightning-assist.com
Company identity
The site identifies the operator as Lightning Assist S.R.L., registered in Iași, Romania, with trade register number J22/1785/2023.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lightning-assist.com
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.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lightning-assist.com
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.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lightning-assist.com
Offline use
The maker says its native desktop app works offline.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lightning-assist.com
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.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lightning-assist.com
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.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lightning-assist.com
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.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lightning-assist.com
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.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lightning-assist.com

Plans and prices

Free Tier Free Up to 20 snippets · 1 team · unlimited text expansion on Windows, macOS and Linux · AI features use credits · 5 snippets per import Read 4 Oct 2026 · lightning-assist.com
Pro $2.99 a month $2.99/month with code LIFETIME50; page also shows $5.99 and describes the code as 50% off monthly Unlimited snippets · up to 15 teams · unlimited imports · 1000 AI Credits and 1000 Speech Credits monthly · 14-day trial Read 4 Oct 2026 · lightning-assist.com
Company Priced on request Contact for pricing Everything in Pro · managed accounts · custom onboarding · direct help over chat and Zoom · custom team management Read 4 Oct 2026 · lightning-assist.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Expands short triggers across desktop apps
  • Native desktop app works offline
  • Free tier includes voice typing using Speech Credits
  • Pro includes unlimited snippets and imports
  • Snippets can be shared with teams

Limits

  • No mobile support is listed
  • Free plan limits the library to 20 snippets
  • Free imports are limited to five snippets per import
  • Company plan pricing is by contact

Who it suits

It suits support teams, developers, salespeople, recruiters, and others who frequently write in email, chat, CRMs, terminals, or IDEs. Teams can share snippets, and the maker lists Company support over chat and Zoom.

Verdict

Lightning Assist combines text expansion with AI writing tools and voice typing on desktop platforms. Check the free library and import limits, and note that the pricing page presents both a $5.99 per-user monthly paid-from price and a $2.99 monthly offer with a code.

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