ChatGPT is a powerful AI chatbot that lives in your browser. Cue is a native voice AI agent that lives on your Mac, understands your screen context, and executes tasks directly in your apps. The core difference is simple: ChatGPT talks about the work, while Cue does the work for you.
Cue integrates with your entire desktop. Press the Fn key to give a command like 'summarize this document and email it to my team'. Cue sees your screen, understands the context, and performs the actions without you ever leaving your app or copy-pasting.
Go beyond simple text generation. Ask Cue to write a Python script, run it in Terminal, and save the output to a new file on your desktop. It handles complex workflows that require interacting with multiple applications and your file system.
Cue keeps local copies. When you sign in, thread messages and preferences sync through Cue. Relevant request context may be sent to service providers. See the Privacy Policy.
Stop typing and start talking. Hold the Option key to activate Cue's dictation mode in supported text fields on your Mac. It's fast, accurate, supports voice input in the languages currently available in Cue, and is included for free.
| Feature | Cue | ChatGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Interface | Desktop Agent (Fn key) | Web Browser Tab |
| Screen & App Context | Yes, fully aware | No, requires copy-paste |
| Executes Tasks in Apps | Yes, manages files, runs scripts | No, generates text/code only |
| Voice Dictation | Built-in, system-wide | Requires browser extension or app |
| Privacy | Local copy; signed-in thread sync; request-time cloud processing | History stored on company servers |
| Offline Access | Limited to local functions | No, requires internet |
| Free Plan | Free to start; Cue Plus is $19.99/month | Unlimited chats with standard model |
| Works In | supported apps on macOS or Windows | Any web browser |
They hear what you said.
Cue sees what you're doing.
And does the thing, in supported apps.
Available models can change. Check the Cue desktop app for current model availability.
Cue is a desktop application, not a model-specific web client. Available models and service-provider routes can change; check the current app and Privacy Policy.
It depends on your needs. For tasks that require direct action on your Mac like managing files, writing code in your editor, or summarizing a report in Pages, Cue is far more efficient. You might still prefer ChatGPT for general web-based research or creative brainstorming in a browser.
Cue keeps local copies. When you sign in, thread messages and preferences sync through Cue. Relevant request context may be sent to service providers. See the Privacy Policy.
Cue is free to start. Cue Plus is $19.99/month.
If you're happy working in a browser tab, ChatGPT is an excellent tool. But if you want an AI assistant that works alongside you, understands your context, and takes action directly on your Mac, Cue is the clear choice. Download Cue for free and experience a smarter way to work.