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Nativ
Free, open-source (MIT) macOS app from Neywa Labs that runs MLX models locally on Apple silicon, with chat, a local API server and coding-agent integrations.
Free tierFree and open source (MIT)Productivity
Nativ at a glance
| Category | Productivity |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Free and open source (MIT) |
| Free tier | Yes |
| Pricing checked | 2026-10-28 |
| Official site | www.neywalabs.ai/products/nativ |
Good for
What Nativ is used for
- Chat with local models on a Mac, including models that can look at images.
- Browse a Hugging Face model library that warns you when a model may not fit your Mac's memory.
- Serve local models over OpenAI- and Anthropic-compatible APIs for coding tools such as Codex, Claude Code, OpenCode, Aider and Goose.
- Local image generation, voice dictation, MCP tools and a performance and system monitor.
Nativ pricing and key facts
- Native macOS app from Neywa Labs that runs MLX models on Apple silicon.
- Needs an Apple silicon Mac on macOS 26 or newer.
- Free with no account or subscription, and open source under the MIT license.
- Inference runs on your Mac once a model is downloaded; downloading models needs an internet connection.
From the official site, checked 2026-10-28: www.neywalabs.ai/products/nativ, github.com/Blaizzy/nativ.
Nativ FAQ
Is Nativ free?
Yes. Nativ is free with no account or subscription, and it is open source (MIT).
What Mac do I need for Nativ?
An Apple silicon Mac running macOS 26 or newer.
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